YEARLY HIGH
1.8814 CZK
YEARLY LOW
1.4711 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6673 CZK

2016 ZAR to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.8814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.4711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4102 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5286 to the December average rate of 1.8502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8814 was down 13.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1692, 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 94,068 CZK
2015 Average 96,881 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 73,557 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,510.61 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8824
1.4964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CZK 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 1.5740, compared to 1.7606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1602 CZK (High: 1.8136 / Low: 1.6533). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0758 CZK (High: 1.6136 / Low: 1.5377).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1602
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0758

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 0.0681 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2014 (+12.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8502
2015 Avg (December) 1.6488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6078 1.4711 1.5286
February 1.6075 1.4948 1.5414
March 1.6136 1.5377 1.5818
April 1.6764 1.5593 1.6321
May 1.6628 1.5304 1.5639
June 1.6514 1.5459 1.5963
July 1.7409 1.6520 1.6970
August 1.8136 1.6533 1.7529
September 1.7828 1.6564 1.7124
October 1.8178 1.7124 1.7585
November 1.8459 1.7395 1.7924
December 1.8814 1.8033 1.8502