2016 ZAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

88.7390 KRW

YEARLY LOW

71.8578 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.1047 KRW

2016 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 88.7390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 71.8578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8812 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7979 to the December average rate of 85.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 88.7390 was down 8.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.4790, 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 4,436,950 KRW

2015 Average 4,450,115 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,592,892 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 844,058.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.5916

72.6348

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 76.8099, compared to 81.3994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.8099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.3994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 6.6179 KRW (High: 82.8350 / Low: 76.2171). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1602 KRW (High: 80.2050 / Low: 78.0448).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.6179

July Spread (Stable) ±2.1602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.9129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 85.4286) against the same month in 2015 (average: 77.9871), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4414 (+9.54%).

2016 Avg (December) 85.4286

2015 Avg (December) 77.9871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	76.3202	71.8578	73.7979
February	80.8324	74.6671	77.1156
March	79.4749	75.1993	77.0931
April	80.2526	75.9021	78.5408
May	80.5240	75.2570	76.7925
June	79.7742	76.2165	77.5194
July	80.2050	78.0448	79.2398
August	82.8350	76.2171	80.7417
September	81.8447	76.4290	78.8289
October	84.5483	78.5342	80.8737
November	85.5394	81.2440	83.2840
December	88.7390	83.0621	85.4286