2017 CAD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3623 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.2959 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2627 ZAR

2017 CAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 11.3623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 9.2959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0664 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2797 to the December average rate of 10.2589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.3623 was down 6.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,812 ZAR

2016 Average 55,474 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 46,480 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,332.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1868

9.5176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 9.9045, compared to 10.6209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.1346 ZAR (High: 10.8310 / Low: 9.6965). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2983 ZAR (High: 10.4293 / Low: 10.1310).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1346

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2983

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 0.7889 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 11.0477) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6573 (+6.33%).

2017 Avg (November) 11.0477

2016 Avg (November) 10.3905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4293	10.1310	10.2797
February	10.3189	9.8248	10.0559
March	10.0924	9.2959	9.6567
April	10.4550	9.6134	9.9964
May	9.9442	9.5367	9.7491
June	10.1023	9.4234	9.6893
July	10.5338	10.0680	10.3367
August	10.6443	10.3047	10.5050
September	10.8789	10.4371	10.7031
October	11.0828	10.6391	10.8739
November	11.3623	10.6225	11.0477
December	10.8310	9.6965	10.2589