2016 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1908 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1511 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1735 WST

2016 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1594 to the December average rate of 0.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1908 was down 13.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2208, 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 9,539 WST

2015 Average 9,936 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,554 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,984.63 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1870

0.1569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to WST 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 0.1659, compared to 0.1810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0178 WST (High: 0.1688 / Low: 0.1511). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 WST (High: 0.1697 / Low: 0.1619).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1845) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1989), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0144 (-7.26%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1845

2015 Avg (August) 0.1989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1688	0.1511	0.1594
February	0.1708	0.1585	0.1634
March	0.1697	0.1619	0.1653
April	0.1769	0.1677	0.1722
May	0.1762	0.1624	0.1668
June	0.1744	0.1635	0.1682
July	0.1845	0.1705	0.1764
August	0.1908	0.1733	0.1845
September	0.1862	0.1739	0.1794
October	0.1879	0.1778	0.1818
November	0.1883	0.1751	0.1809
December	0.1889	0.1794	0.1832