2016 ZAR to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ZAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ZAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1684.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1329.1793.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 354.8631 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1376.6933 to the December average rate of 1637.7945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1684.0424 was down 10.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 1882.0995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ZAR to VND Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1451.7732, compared to 1600.6714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 148.8983 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 152.3555 VND (High: 1571.0125 / Low: 1418.6570). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.5331 VND (High: 1677.6930 / Low: 1608.1600).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 67.1591 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1608.0112) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1584.6853), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3258 (+1.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1454.7853 | 1329.1793 | 1376.6933 |
| February | 1467.4403 | 1377.8820 | 1412.5289 |
| March | 1509.4164 | 1408.7824 | 1452.1647 |
| April | 1566.9582 | 1464.6632 | 1527.2046 |
| May | 1571.0125 | 1418.6570 | 1460.0456 |
| June | 1550.1315 | 1433.4603 | 1482.0018 |
| July | 1603.3794 | 1510.1534 | 1550.0629 |
| August | 1672.6388 | 1522.7809 | 1620.4726 |
| September | 1652.4789 | 1529.3847 | 1585.0673 |
| October | 1644.3572 | 1559.9511 | 1602.6202 |
| November | 1684.0424 | 1552.1651 | 1608.0112 |
| December | 1677.6930 | 1608.1600 | 1637.7945 |