2016 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0549 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0429 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0491 XDR

2016 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0445 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0549 was down 12.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0625, 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 2,745 XDR

2015 Average 2,815 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,145 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.18 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0545

0.0436

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ZAR to XDR 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0048 XDR (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0490). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0525).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+11.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0536

2015 Avg (December) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0467	0.0429	0.0445
February	0.0472	0.0444	0.0454
March	0.0481	0.0453	0.0466
April	0.0498	0.0466	0.0486
May	0.0496	0.0451	0.0464
June	0.0488	0.0455	0.0471
July	0.0516	0.0485	0.0499
August	0.0538	0.0490	0.0520
September	0.0529	0.0491	0.0508
October	0.0537	0.0507	0.0520
November	0.0546	0.0508	0.0524
December	0.0549	0.0525	0.0536