2016 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

432.0376 PYG

YEARLY LOW

351.5196 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

387.0199 PYG

2016 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 432.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 351.5196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.5179 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.2141 to the December average rate of 417.7448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 432.0376 was down 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 432.9622, 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 21,601,878 PYG

2015 Average 20,404,123 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 17,575,982 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,025,896.19 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

423.2979

356.6610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 370.8826, compared to 403.1573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.2747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 370.8826

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.1573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 39.3184 PYG (High: 415.6482 / Low: 376.3297). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1130 PYG (High: 382.0643 / Low: 361.9514).

August Spread (Volatile) ±39.3184

March Spread (Stable) ±20.1130

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 14.2144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 412.7438) against the same month in 2015 (average: 398.3056), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4382 (+3.62%).

2016 Avg (November) 412.7438

2015 Avg (November) 398.3056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	375.7852	351.5196	362.2141
February	377.7779	354.7713	367.0857
March	382.0643	361.9514	371.0342
April	391.1177	367.3049	381.9252
May	392.2233	357.5317	367.7108
June	393.2797	363.7656	375.3255
July	399.9716	379.6200	388.5566
August	415.6482	376.3297	402.1325
September	412.7338	378.7480	394.5662
October	420.6570	390.6684	403.1995
November	432.0376	399.8060	412.7438
December	429.1901	407.7438	417.7448