2016 ZMK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4829 STD

YEARLY LOW

3.9785 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2173 STD

2016 ZMK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.4829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 3.9785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5045 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2909 to the December average rate of 4.4319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4829 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,415 STD

2015 Average 21,015 STD

Yearly Trough Low 19,892 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,522.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4644

4.0744

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to STD 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 4.1793, compared to 4.2553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2536 STD (High: 4.2321 / Low: 3.9785). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 STD (High: 4.1872 / Low: 4.1425).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2536

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4319) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1535 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4319

2015 Avg (December) 4.2784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3235	4.2692	4.2909
February	4.2836	4.1672	4.2150
March	4.2903	4.1101	4.1960
April	4.1381	4.0615	4.1069
May	4.1890	4.0465	4.1208
June	4.2321	3.9785	4.1459
July	4.2701	4.1875	4.2275
August	4.2139	4.1173	4.1638
September	4.1872	4.1425	4.1616
October	4.2893	4.1164	4.2252
November	4.4133	4.1936	4.3217
December	4.4829	4.3621	4.4319