2016 ZAR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 8.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 6.6394.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9187 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2828 to the December average rate of 8.3711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5581 was down 17.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ZAR to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.2513, compared to 7.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3145 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.8345 JPY (High: 7.7801 / Low: 6.9456). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3531 JPY (High: 7.4321 / Low: 7.0790).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 0.3898 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 8.3711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.0851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2859 (+3.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7801 | 6.9456 | 7.2828 |
| February | 7.6030 | 7.0428 | 7.2533 |
| March | 7.6160 | 7.1600 | 7.3584 |
| April | 7.7518 | 7.1326 | 7.5063 |
| May | 7.5084 | 6.9769 | 7.1165 |
| June | 7.3490 | 6.6394 | 6.9904 |
| July | 7.4759 | 6.8118 | 7.2131 |
| August | 7.6016 | 7.0421 | 7.3600 |
| September | 7.4321 | 7.0790 | 7.2446 |
| October | 7.7377 | 7.2566 | 7.4447 |
| November | 8.1195 | 7.4546 | 7.7610 |
| December | 8.5581 | 8.0836 | 8.3711 |