2016 ZAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5121 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.3897 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4535 CNY

2016 ZAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.5121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.3897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1224 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4034 to the December average rate of 0.4995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5121 was down 7.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5514, 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 25,605 CNY

2015 Average 24,690 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 19,487 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,118.00 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5091

0.3938

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CNY 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 0.4248, compared to 0.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0420 CNY (High: 0.4980 / Low: 0.4560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 CNY (High: 0.5121 / Low: 0.4890).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4995) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0705 (+16.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4995

2015 Avg (December) 0.4290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4204	0.3897	0.4034
February	0.4283	0.4045	0.4145
March	0.4368	0.4115	0.4235
April	0.4552	0.4243	0.4435
May	0.4559	0.4165	0.4269
June	0.4565	0.4205	0.4370
July	0.4776	0.4517	0.4637
August	0.4980	0.4560	0.4831
September	0.4937	0.4576	0.4740
October	0.5002	0.4705	0.4830
November	0.5111	0.4754	0.4896
December	0.5121	0.4890	0.4995