2016 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

422.2752 SLL

YEARLY LOW

244.9352 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

331.1996 SLL

2016 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 422.2752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 244.9352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.3400 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.9751 to the December average rate of 398.9654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 422.2752 was up 10.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 382.0231, 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 21,113,761 SLL

2015 Average 16,368,233 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 12,246,760 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,867,001.36 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

418.7154

240.0897

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 264.0110, compared to 398.3882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 134.3772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.0110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.3882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 101.0497 SLL (High: 353.1632 / Low: 252.1135). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.6657 SLL (High: 270.3155 / Low: 256.6498).

June Spread (Volatile) ±101.0497

March Spread (Stable) ±13.6657

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 13.4632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 400.4002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 308.1662), the exchange rate shifted by +92.2340 (+29.93%).

2016 Avg (November) 400.4002

2015 Avg (November) 308.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	268.0846	244.9352	254.9751
February	268.7513	252.1884	259.2976
March	270.3155	256.6498	263.4450
April	278.0921	261.1288	271.5404
May	277.9726	250.3699	258.0772
June	353.1632	252.1135	276.7307
July	398.0904	372.5187	383.3839
August	421.0364	383.0650	403.8299
September	417.1926	383.9046	400.0847
October	415.2107	393.0622	403.6654
November	422.2752	386.7338	400.4002
December	411.2220	390.4762	398.9654