YEARLY HIGH
15.5014 GYD
YEARLY LOW
12.2134 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0468 GYD

2016 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 15.5014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 12.2134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2880 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6708 to the December average rate of 14.8683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.5014 was down 15.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.2386, 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 775,072 GYD
2015 Average 812,769 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 610,672 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,400.40 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.1757
12.4430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GYD 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 13.4019, compared to 14.6917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.4242 GYD (High: 14.4982 / Low: 13.0740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5899 GYD (High: 15.1874 / Low: 14.5975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4242
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5899

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 0.6253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 14.7073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.5684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1389 (+0.95%).

2016 Avg (November) 14.7073
2015 Avg (November) 14.5684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3527 12.2134 12.6708
February 13.5303 12.7550 13.0529
March 13.9775 13.0308 13.4295
April 14.4546 13.5262 14.1073
May 14.4982 13.0740 13.4820
June 14.3562 13.1711 13.6687
July 14.7783 13.8591 14.2707
August 15.4613 14.0414 14.9480
September 15.2119 14.0727 14.6037
October 15.1396 14.3743 14.7521
November 15.5014 14.2533 14.7073
December 15.1874 14.5975 14.8683