2016 ZAR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1265 SYP

YEARLY LOW

13.0482 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7972 SYP

2016 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 16.1265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 13.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0783 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5217 to the December average rate of 15.4045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.1265 was down 11.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.2668, 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 806,327 SYP

2015 Average 765,983 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 652,411 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,916.27 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.8270

13.3121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 14.2747, compared to 15.3196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.5783 SYP (High: 15.4580 / Low: 13.8797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7377 SYP (High: 15.8248 / Low: 15.0871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5783

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7377

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 0.6810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 15.6174) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.6425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9749 (+6.66%).

2016 Avg (August) 15.6174

2015 Avg (August) 14.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.2355	13.0482	13.5217
February	14.4334	13.5977	13.9147
March	14.8658	13.8881	14.3097
April	15.4287	14.4078	15.0297
May	15.4580	13.8797	14.3487
June	15.1850	14.0127	14.5239
July	15.4999	14.6205	15.0041
August	16.1265	14.6455	15.6174
September	15.8348	14.7072	15.2177
October	15.7965	14.9664	15.3670
November	16.1179	14.7977	15.3072
December	15.8248	15.0871	15.4045