2016 ZAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.7855 CDF

YEARLY LOW

54.9840 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.1784 CDF

2016 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 85.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 54.9840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8016 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9614 to the December average rate of 84.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.7855 was up 4.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.8418, 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 4,289,277 CDF

2015 Average 3,649,643 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,749,199 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,540,078.42 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.7308

54.2551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CDF 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 60.4373, compared to 71.9194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 18.9423 CDF (High: 82.6630 / Low: 63.7207). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2905 CDF (High: 71.7043 / Low: 68.4139).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.9423

October Spread (Stable) ±3.2905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 2.8613 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 84.0245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.6174), the exchange rate shifted by +22.4072 (+36.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 84.0245

2015 Avg (December) 61.6174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.7428	54.9840	56.9614
February	61.0470	57.4116	58.7641
March	62.7297	58.4818	60.3635
April	65.2553	60.9740	63.5337
May	65.4260	58.6518	60.6724
June	66.6132	59.3998	62.3290
July	70.2659	63.8615	66.1157
August	73.3131	66.8085	70.9666
September	72.1172	67.0942	69.3475
October	71.7043	68.4139	69.7463
November	82.6630	63.7207	71.3159
December	85.7855	80.6283	84.0245