2016 ZAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5924 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4843 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5397 SBD

2016 ZAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1081 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5004 to the December average rate of 0.5692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5924 was down 14.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6903, 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 29,621 SBD

2015 Average 30,930 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 24,217 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,404.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5761

0.4935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SBD 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 0.5174, compared to 0.5620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0531 SBD (High: 0.5469 / Low: 0.4938). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 SBD (High: 0.5329 / Low: 0.5030).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

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 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5660) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.39%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5660

2015 Avg (November) 0.5638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5259	0.4843	0.5004
February	0.5329	0.5030	0.5143
March	0.5363	0.5035	0.5191
April	0.5613	0.5185	0.5429
May	0.5469	0.4938	0.5099
June	0.5411	0.4984	0.5177
July	0.5681	0.5321	0.5481
August	0.5865	0.5354	0.5685
September	0.5803	0.5377	0.5568
October	0.5822	0.5480	0.5631
November	0.5924	0.5451	0.5660
December	0.5897	0.5493	0.5692