YEARLY HIGH
182.8978 MNT
YEARLY LOW
118.4461 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.5474 MNT

2016 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 182.8978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 118.4461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4518 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.7253 to the December average rate of 178.6610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 182.8978 was up 6.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 172.0235, 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 9,144,892 MNT
2015 Average 7,742,890 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 5,922,304 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,222,588.28 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

184.2546
117.1317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MNT 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 130.4794, compared to 162.6154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.1360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.4794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.6154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 19.7063 MNT (High: 168.0693 / Low: 148.3630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9295 MNT (High: 182.8978 / Low: 174.9684).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.7063
December Spread (Stable) ±7.9295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.4937 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 178.6610) against the same month in 2015 (average: 132.4971), the exchange rate shifted by +46.1639 (+34.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 178.6610
2015 Avg (December) 132.4971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.7103 118.4461 122.7253
February 132.9620 124.2028 127.7766
March 138.4124 129.1886 133.0042
April 141.3681 133.4082 137.7304
May 141.6625 126.2822 131.2367
June 134.7927 126.2771 130.4033
July 148.3132 135.3589 140.3033
August 168.0693 148.3630 158.4106
September 167.6406 151.1363 158.9438
October 174.3239 158.9881 165.5619
November 181.9436 167.8422 173.8116
December 182.8978 174.9684 178.6610