2016 ZAR to BYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1508.2199 BYR

YEARLY LOW

1129.7177 BYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1372.8805 BYR

2016 ZAR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1508.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1129.7177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 378.5023 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1219.6080 to the December average rate of 1444.5464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1508.2199 was up 10.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 1367.5176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75,410,997 BYR

2015 Average 62,277,957 BYR

Yearly Trough Low 56,485,884 BYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,925,113.35 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1478.6797

1196.0560

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ZAR to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1314.9452, compared to 1430.8157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 115.8705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1314.9452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1430.8157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 213.4545 BYR (High: 1343.1722 / Low: 1129.7177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.9930 BYR (High: 1482.4903 / Low: 1416.4973).

January Spread (Volatile) ±213.4545

December Spread (Stable) ±65.9930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 86.4715 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -86.4715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1433.2418) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1258.3394), the exchange rate shifted by +174.9024 (+13.90%).

2016 Avg (November) 1433.2418

2015 Avg (November) 1258.3394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1343.1722	1129.7177	1219.6080
February	1422.5926	1328.4900	1371.9218
March	1385.0312	1303.6320	1344.0300
April	1397.4339	1322.1952	1359.6047
May	1352.2960	1232.8915	1273.1332
June	1374.8755	1268.1735	1321.3735
July	1440.6586	1353.5612	1391.4438
August	1502.5089	1367.3211	1455.1277
September	1482.6626	1373.1686	1422.4942
October	1478.2422	1400.6349	1438.0405
November	1508.2199	1386.2940	1433.2418
December	1482.4903	1416.4973	1444.5464