YEARLY HIGH
0.5725 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2368 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4228 SRD

2016 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.5725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.2368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3357 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2454 to the December average rate of 0.5312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5725 was up 96.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2916, 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 28,625 SRD
2015 Average 13,115 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 11,842 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,783.44 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5617
0.2166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 0.3270, compared to 0.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0768 SRD (High: 0.5725 / Low: 0.4957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SRD (High: 0.2618 / Low: 0.2470).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.5329) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2924 (+121.55%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.5329
2015 Avg (September) 0.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2580 0.2368 0.2454
February 0.2618 0.2470 0.2527
March 0.2691 0.2523 0.2598
April 0.4007 0.3381 0.3651
May 0.4156 0.3598 0.3808
June 0.4860 0.4106 0.4580
July 0.5106 0.4780 0.4905
August 0.5381 0.5027 0.5221
September 0.5725 0.4957 0.5329
October 0.5594 0.4927 0.5189
November 0.5413 0.5014 0.5159
December 0.5455 0.5186 0.5312