2017 BZD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2092 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

6.1052 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6163 ZAR

2017 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 7.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 6.1052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1040 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7579 to the December average rate of 6.5105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2092 was down 14.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,046 ZAR

2016 Average 36,778 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 30,526 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,519.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0719

6.3612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 6.5741, compared to 6.6585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7410 ZAR (High: 6.8462 / Low: 6.1052). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2432 ZAR (High: 6.5273 / Low: 6.2840).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7410

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2432

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 0.5021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 7.0126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (November) 7.0126

2016 Avg (November) 6.9886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8711	6.5846	6.7579
February	6.7079	6.4084	6.5558
March	6.6956	6.1677	6.4359
April	6.9283	6.4821	6.6769
May	6.8211	6.3603	6.5976
June	6.5273	6.2840	6.4204
July	6.7398	6.4039	6.5265
August	6.7281	6.4133	6.5760
September	6.7379	6.3480	6.5225
October	7.0819	6.5781	6.8029
November	7.2092	6.7775	7.0126
December	6.8462	6.1052	6.5105