YEARLY HIGH
305.8174 KHR
YEARLY LOW
239.8425 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
276.4501 KHR

2016 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 305.8174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 239.8425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.9749 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.8311 to the December average rate of 291.8871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 305.8174 was down 14.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 358.2877, 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 15,290,872 KHR
2015 Average 16,016,982 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 11,992,126 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,298,746.22 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

301.3213
244.0593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KHR 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 262.6576, compared to 290.2426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.5850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.6576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.2426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 27.4370 KHR (High: 305.8174 / Low: 278.3805). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9693 KHR (High: 298.4080 / Low: 285.4387).

August Spread (Volatile) ±27.4370
December Spread (Stable) ±12.9693

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 9.1471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 296.5495) against the same month in 2015 (average: 318.2811), the exchange rate shifted by -21.7316 (-6.83%).

2016 Avg (August) 296.5495
2015 Avg (August) 318.2811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 262.8188 239.8425 248.8311
February 263.8619 248.2585 254.7310
March 271.0348 252.6613 260.7913
April 284.2139 262.6102 274.8965
May 285.2195 257.8066 265.7494
June 283.6785 260.7545 270.9464
July 292.5960 275.8670 282.6958
August 305.8174 278.3805 296.5495
September 303.9955 279.7469 290.0176
October 301.3379 284.3293 292.1267
November 303.6640 279.0745 288.1790
December 298.4080 285.4387 291.8871