2016 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

612.9771 LAK

YEARLY LOW

483.8034 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

554.0094 LAK

2016 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 612.9771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 483.8034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.1737 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 500.5865 to the December average rate of 588.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 612.9771 was down 14.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 716.6439, 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 30,648,854 LAK

2015 Average 32,041,322 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 24,190,169 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,458,684.88 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

597.3446

491.7903

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 527.9482, compared to 580.0706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 527.9482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 580.0706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 58.3269 LAK (High: 572.2830 / Low: 513.9561). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.5927 LAK (High: 533.4833 / Low: 502.8906).

May Spread (Volatile) ±58.3269

February Spread (Stable) ±30.5927

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 24.3907 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.3907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 584.0456) against the same month in 2015 (average: 576.5367), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5089 (+1.30%).

2016 Avg (November) 584.0456

2015 Avg (November) 576.5367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	527.4328	483.8034	500.5865
February	533.4833	502.8906	514.2532
March	549.7525	512.6318	529.2932
April	570.0022	532.5399	555.1676
May	572.2830	513.9561	530.7768
June	563.7013	518.7173	537.6121
July	581.4130	547.9503	561.7836
August	606.5968	551.8114	587.8910
September	599.6489	554.5738	575.0471
October	599.3354	568.2580	583.1081
November	612.9771	566.3327	584.0456
December	604.2388	573.0990	588.5485