2017 BTN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2253 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1896 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2045 ZAR

2017 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1995 to the December average rate of 0.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2253 was down 9.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,127 ZAR

2016 Average 1,094 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 948 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.64 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2195

0.1939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2010, compared to 0.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0221 ZAR (High: 0.2134 / Low: 0.1913). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 ZAR (High: 0.2029 / Low: 0.1963).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.52%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2089

2016 Avg (August) 0.2058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2028	0.1944	0.1995
February	0.2000	0.1923	0.1965
March	0.2072	0.1896	0.1960
April	0.2157	0.2012	0.2081
May	0.2127	0.1989	0.2058
June	0.2029	0.1963	0.2001
July	0.2099	0.2004	0.2036
August	0.2253	0.2033	0.2089
September	0.2076	0.1997	0.2043
October	0.2189	0.2039	0.2105
November	0.2215	0.2115	0.2173
December	0.2134	0.1913	0.2037