2016 ZAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.9488 MRO

YEARLY LOW

19.5322 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.9680 MRO

2016 ZAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 26.9488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 19.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4166 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5501 to the December average rate of 25.8335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.9488 was up 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.9064, 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 1,347,442 MRO

2015 Average 1,218,109 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 976,609 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,832.37 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.3618

20.0218

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MRO 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 22.4722, compared to 25.4638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.3783 MRO (High: 26.6541 / Low: 24.2758). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1467 MRO (High: 26.4700 / Low: 25.3233).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3783

December Spread (Stable) ±1.1467

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 0.6701 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 25.5897) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.7559), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8338 (+12.45%).

2016 Avg (November) 25.5897

2015 Avg (November) 22.7559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.6581	19.5322	20.5501
February	22.4045	20.7250	21.6399
March	23.2256	21.8250	22.3827
April	24.3993	22.6979	23.6638
May	24.1861	22.5074	22.9937
June	24.7896	22.6917	23.6028
July	25.4722	24.0369	24.6603
August	26.6541	24.2758	25.8221
September	26.3631	24.3676	25.2769
October	26.3037	24.9374	25.6004
November	26.9488	24.7895	25.5897
December	26.4700	25.3233	25.8335