2016 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.6138 SOS

YEARLY LOW

36.7524 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4450 SOS

2016 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 43.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.7524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8614 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0390 to the December average rate of 41.3310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.6138 was down 30.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 63.0715, 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 2,180,690 SOS

2015 Average 2,666,819 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,837,622 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 343,068.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.7394

37.6117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SOS 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 39.4935, compared to 41.3965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.2935 SOS (High: 42.7367 / Low: 37.4431). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1405 SOS (High: 41.6122 / Low: 39.4718).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2935

July Spread (Stable) ±2.1405

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 2.2497 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 42.3121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.7823), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4702 (-18.29%).

2016 Avg (August) 42.3121

2015 Avg (August) 51.7823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.2450	36.7524	38.0390
February	40.1361	37.8820	38.7931
March	41.5665	38.7042	39.8697
April	42.6519	39.9402	41.7564
May	42.7367	37.4431	39.5068
June	40.7394	37.9740	38.9962
July	41.6122	39.4718	40.4498
August	43.6138	39.8502	42.3121
September	43.2374	40.0072	41.4432
October	43.0581	40.6748	41.7462
November	43.5762	39.2498	41.0970
December	43.0441	39.7578	41.3310