YEARLY HIGH
235.7401 UZS
YEARLY LOW
167.3428 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.7121 UZS

2016 ZAR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 235.7401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 167.3428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.3973 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.0657 to the December average rate of 230.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 235.7401 was up 8.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 216.4686, 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 11,787,006 UZS
2015 Average 10,087,840 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 8,367,141 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,419,864.38 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

236.2561
167.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UZS 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 187.3013, compared to 218.1230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.8216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.3013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.1230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 19.8704 UZS (High: 223.9555 / Low: 204.0851). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5923 UZS (High: 235.7401 / Low: 225.1478).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.8704
December Spread (Stable) ±10.5923

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 7.2522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 230.5115) against the same month in 2015 (average: 184.4772), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0343 (+24.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 230.5115
2015 Avg (December) 184.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.4896 167.3428 173.0657
February 187.1698 175.5831 180.1099
March 194.4962 180.6420 186.3110
April 204.1369 189.2272 198.1214
May 204.3743 185.9140 190.8692
June 204.5896 187.5473 195.3306
July 213.6574 199.7096 205.5345
August 223.9555 204.0851 216.6194
September 221.3564 204.5448 212.4632
October 228.1260 212.9182 219.1410
November 235.5764 217.0167 224.4683
December 235.7401 225.1478 230.5115