2017 CHF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5728 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

12.4430 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5186 ZAR

2017 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 14.5728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.4430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1298 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4749 to the December average rate of 13.2692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.5728 was down 13.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.8006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,864 ZAR

2016 Average 74,634 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 62,215 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,648.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.3489

12.7642

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 13.2855, compared to 13.7516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.6363 ZAR (High: 14.0794 / Low: 12.4430). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3768 ZAR (High: 13.6287 / Low: 13.2519).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6363

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.9477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.2169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1835 (+1.31%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.2169

2016 Avg (November) 14.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.6287	13.2519	13.4749
February	13.5592	12.7931	13.1549
March	13.4502	12.5446	12.8963
April	13.8165	13.0793	13.4195
May	13.8363	13.1597	13.4485
June	13.6626	13.0039	13.3192
July	14.0628	13.4164	13.6709
August	14.0254	13.5051	13.7237
September	14.0069	13.3948	13.6807
October	14.2698	13.6100	13.9483
November	14.5728	13.8800	14.2169
December	14.0794	12.4430	13.2692