2016 ZAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2425 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.1843 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2107 LTL

2016 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.1843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1912 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2425 was down 7.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2623, 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 12,126 LTL

2015 Average 11,896 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 9,217 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,909.22 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2409

0.1866

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.1986, compared to 0.2227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0225 LTL (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.2078). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 LTL (High: 0.2046 / Low: 0.1944).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2364) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0298 (+14.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2364

2015 Avg (December) 0.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2012	0.1843	0.1912
February	0.2023	0.1902	0.1942
March	0.2046	0.1944	0.1995
April	0.2123	0.1982	0.2070
May	0.2121	0.1929	0.1980
June	0.2098	0.1945	0.2018
July	0.2208	0.2085	0.2142
August	0.2303	0.2078	0.2219
September	0.2248	0.2086	0.2161
October	0.2286	0.2140	0.2210
November	0.2356	0.2169	0.2267
December	0.2425	0.2304	0.2364