2017 AUD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0207 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.4674 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2030 ZAR

2017 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 11.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 9.4674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5534 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1268 to the December average rate of 10.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0207 was down 6.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.8240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,104 ZAR

2016 Average 54,610 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 47,337 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,766.85 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8442

9.6396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to ZAR 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 9.9666, compared to 10.4394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9240 ZAR (High: 10.4604 / Low: 9.5364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3368 ZAR (High: 10.2577 / Low: 9.9209).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9240

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7324 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.7439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.5132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2307 (+2.19%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.7439

2016 Avg (November) 10.5132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3098	9.8786	10.1268
February	10.2577	9.9209	10.1020
March	10.2974	9.4674	9.8506
April	10.4543	9.8222	10.1285
May	10.1112	9.5491	9.8517
June	10.0700	9.5083	9.7400
July	10.5442	10.0417	10.2412
August	10.6512	10.2899	10.4814
September	10.6887	10.2536	10.4875
October	10.9113	10.4582	10.6707
November	11.0207	10.3401	10.7439
December	10.4604	9.5364	10.0114