YEARLY HIGH
18.8347 YER
YEARLY LOW
12.7595 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4507 YER

2016 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 18.8347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 12.7595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0753 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2138 to the December average rate of 18.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.8347 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.0301, 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 941,737 YER
2015 Average 847,474 YER
Yearly Trough Low 637,973 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303,763.58 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.6616
12.7185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 15.0353, compared to 17.8662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 3.4625 YER (High: 17.5703 / Low: 14.1079). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8121 YER (High: 14.1122 / Low: 13.3001).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.4625
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8121

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 17.8951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.1970), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6981 (+17.75%).

2016 Avg (November) 17.8951
2015 Avg (November) 15.1970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8887 12.7595 13.2138
February 14.1122 13.3001 13.6103
March 14.5471 13.5883 14.0000
April 17.5703 14.1079 16.4880
May 17.6061 15.8290 16.3331
June 17.2908 15.9723 16.5664
July 17.9879 16.9026 17.3674
August 18.7636 17.0733 18.1663
September 18.5202 17.1468 17.7658
October 18.4512 17.4788 17.9572
November 18.8347 17.3176 17.8951
December 18.5174 17.6972 18.0454