YEARLY HIGH
1.9963 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.4017 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7441 UAH

2016 ZAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.9963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.4017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5946 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4945 to the December average rate of 1.8958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9963 was down 19.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4917, 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 99,814 UAH
2015 Average 85,742 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 70,086 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,728.53 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9360
1.4544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UAH 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 1.6554, compared to 1.8329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2162 UAH (High: 1.6179 / Low: 1.4017). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0878 UAH (High: 1.7834 / Low: 1.6956).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2162
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8958) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3365 (+21.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8958
2015 Avg (December) 1.5593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6179 1.4017 1.4945
February 1.7844 1.5992 1.6762
March 1.7781 1.6617 1.7089
April 1.7834 1.6956 1.7496
May 1.7704 1.5932 1.6493
June 1.7280 1.6034 1.6536
July 1.7812 1.6800 1.7242
August 1.8786 1.7750 1.8262
September 1.9138 1.8158 1.8639
October 1.8982 1.8025 1.8467
November 1.9276 1.7922 1.8406
December 1.9963 1.8177 1.8958