2016 ZAR to LVL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0494 LVL

YEARLY LOW

0.0378 LVL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0431 LVL

2016 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0494 was down 10.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0553, 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 2,468 LVL

2015 Average 2,487 LVL

Yearly Trough Low 1,888 LVL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.17 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0490

0.0383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0407, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 LVL (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LVL (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0397).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0481) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+13.25%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0481

2015 Avg (December) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0412	0.0378	0.0392
February	0.0414	0.0388	0.0398
March	0.0420	0.0397	0.0409
April	0.0435	0.0406	0.0425
May	0.0434	0.0397	0.0406
June	0.0430	0.0400	0.0414
July	0.0450	0.0426	0.0438
August	0.0470	0.0428	0.0454
September	0.0462	0.0429	0.0444
October	0.0468	0.0441	0.0453
November	0.0480	0.0445	0.0463
December	0.0494	0.0469	0.0481