YEARLY HIGH
0.5266 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.4172 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4644 HRK

2016 ZAR to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1094 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4331 to the December average rate of 0.5159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5266 was down 12.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6022, 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 26,330 HRK
2015 Average 27,014 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 20,861 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,468.96 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5242
0.4248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HRK 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 0.4401, compared to 0.4886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0451 HRK (High: 0.5021 / Low: 0.4570). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 HRK (High: 0.4514 / Low: 0.4300).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5159) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0498 (+10.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5159
2015 Avg (December) 0.4661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4546 0.4172 0.4331
February 0.4534 0.4226 0.4353
March 0.4514 0.4300 0.4418
April 0.4654 0.4334 0.4526
May 0.4617 0.4244 0.4339
June 0.4588 0.4287 0.4436
July 0.4814 0.4570 0.4698
August 0.5021 0.4570 0.4850
September 0.4949 0.4585 0.4748
October 0.5049 0.4749 0.4880
November 0.5132 0.4823 0.4982
December 0.5266 0.5022 0.5159