2016 ZAR to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4005 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |