YEARLY HIGH
4.9284 HTG
YEARLY LOW
3.4417 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3063 HTG

2016 ZAR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.9284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 3.4417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4867 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5647 to the December average rate of 4.8021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9284 was up 7.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.5839, 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 246,420 HTG
2015 Average 199,218 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 172,085 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,335.05 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9258
3.4410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HTG 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 3.9842, compared to 4.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4177 HTG (High: 4.3718 / Low: 3.9542). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2377 HTG (High: 4.7766 / Low: 4.5389).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2377

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 0.1802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8021) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0494 (+27.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8021
2015 Avg (December) 3.7527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7588 3.4417 3.5647
February 3.9941 3.6838 3.8203
March 4.2079 3.9140 4.0289
April 4.3829 4.0728 4.2549
May 4.3718 3.9542 4.0747
June 4.3690 3.9933 4.1615
July 4.5540 4.2673 4.3951
August 4.7979 4.4234 4.6564
September 4.8372 4.4434 4.6126
October 4.7766 4.5389 4.6624
November 4.8724 4.4808 4.6422
December 4.9284 4.6541 4.8021