2016 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3742 DJF

YEARLY LOW

10.5334 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1235 DJF

2016 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 13.3742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 10.5334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8409 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9195 to the December average rate of 12.8737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.3742 was down 14.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.6765, 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 668,711 DJF

2015 Average 699,934 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 526,668 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,043.40 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0847

10.7227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 11.5505, compared to 12.6964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2657 DJF (High: 12.5201 / Low: 11.2545). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5179 DJF (High: 13.1791 / Low: 12.6612).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2657

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5179

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 0.5508 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 12.7399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1871 (+1.49%).

2016 Avg (November) 12.7399

2015 Avg (November) 12.5528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4791	10.5334	10.9195
February	11.6701	10.9854	11.2462
March	12.0347	11.2298	11.5702
April	12.4922	11.6615	12.1641
May	12.5201	11.2545	11.6133
June	12.3155	11.3576	11.7901
July	12.7466	11.9789	12.3174
August	13.3023	12.1201	12.8879
September	13.1549	12.1723	12.6029
October	13.1210	12.4478	12.7566
November	13.3742	12.3178	12.7399
December	13.1791	12.6612	12.8737