2016 ZAR to TWD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3754 TWD

YEARLY LOW

1.9916 TWD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1986 TWD

2016 ZAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.3754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.9916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3838 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0544 to the December average rate of 2.3090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3754 was down 14.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7844, 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 118,768 TWD

2015 Average 125,044 TWD

Yearly Trough Low 99,580 TWD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,188.16 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3345

2.0289

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TWD 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 2.1291, compared to 2.2681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2046 TWD (High: 2.2706 / Low: 2.0660). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 TWD (High: 2.2911 / Low: 2.1836).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2046

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

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 0.0864 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.3090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1256 (+5.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.3090

2015 Avg (December) 2.1835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1322	1.9916	2.0544
February	2.1838	2.0640	2.1058
March	2.1848	2.0738	2.1262
April	2.2684	2.1265	2.2145
May	2.2706	2.0660	2.1281
June	2.2244	2.0845	2.1456
July	2.2911	2.1836	2.2291
August	2.3529	2.1670	2.2932
September	2.3245	2.1758	2.2374
October	2.3303	2.2178	2.2668
November	2.3683	2.2144	2.2729
December	2.3754	2.2611	2.3090