2016 ZAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4069 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.4643 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6894 EGP

2016 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.4069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9427 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4812 to the December average rate of 1.3276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 175.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4069 was up 108.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6741, 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 70,346 EGP

2015 Average 30,335 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 23,213 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,133.01 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4123

0.3966

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to EGP 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 0.5502, compared to 0.8286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6890 EGP (High: 1.3411 / Low: 0.6521). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 EGP (High: 0.5138 / Low: 0.4845).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6890

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8071 (+155.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3276

2015 Avg (December) 0.5205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5065	0.4643	0.4812
February	0.5138	0.4845	0.4958
March	0.6009	0.4996	0.5475
April	0.6242	0.5827	0.6078
May	0.6254	0.5622	0.5805
June	0.6162	0.5675	0.5887
July	0.6391	0.6002	0.6167
August	0.6662	0.6045	0.6450
September	0.6571	0.6084	0.6304
October	0.6552	0.6207	0.6373
November	1.3411	0.6521	1.1145
December	1.4069	1.2653	1.3276