2016 ZAR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.4801 KMF

YEARLY LOW

26.3091 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.2757 KMF

2016 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 34.4801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 26.3091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1710 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7566 to the December average rate of 33.6850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.4801 was down 10.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.7059, 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 1,724,003 KMF

2015 Average 1,746,714 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 1,315,454 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,549.04 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.2778

27.1638

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 28.5765, compared to 31.9750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.0631 KMF (High: 33.3420 / Low: 30.2789). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5717 KMF (High: 34.4801 / Low: 32.9084).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.0631

December Spread (Stable) ±1.5717

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 1.3712 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 33.6850) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.9102), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7748 (+12.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 33.6850

2015 Avg (December) 29.9102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.2251	26.3091	27.7566
February	29.2812	27.3019	28.0682
March	29.5708	27.9487	28.8105
April	30.4908	28.4339	29.7158
May	30.3524	27.6817	28.3446
June	29.8437	27.8470	28.7631
July	31.8484	29.2149	30.4020
August	33.3420	30.2789	32.2383
September	32.4703	30.3289	31.2133
October	32.6202	30.9892	31.8204
November	33.6280	31.3589	32.4907
December	34.4801	32.9084	33.6850