2016 ZAR to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 5.1770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 4.3217.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8553 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6643 to the December average rate of 4.9957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1770 was down 4.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4237, 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 KGS 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 4.6338, compared to 4.8958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2620 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5003 KGS (High: 4.8221 / Low: 4.3217). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2069 KGS (High: 4.7716 / Low: 4.5648).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 0.2538 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 4.9346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.0704), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1358 (-2.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9053 | 4.5018 | 4.6643 |
| February | 4.8869 | 4.5986 | 4.7369 |
| March | 4.7716 | 4.5648 | 4.7064 |
| April | 4.8227 | 4.5755 | 4.7232 |
| May | 4.8221 | 4.3217 | 4.4694 |
| June | 4.6813 | 4.3653 | 4.5025 |
| July | 4.8888 | 4.5513 | 4.6757 |
| August | 5.1620 | 4.7033 | 4.9848 |
| September | 5.0622 | 4.7235 | 4.8819 |
| October | 5.0677 | 4.7863 | 4.9021 |
| November | 5.1770 | 4.7857 | 4.9346 |
| December | 5.1199 | 4.9012 | 4.9957 |