YEARLY HIGH
0.6630 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4971 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5719 ZAR

2017 CZK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CZK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.4971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1659 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5344 to the December average rate of 0.6045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6630 was down 2.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,315 ZAR
2016 Average 3,010 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,485 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 829.71 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6614
0.4978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CZK 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 0.5342, compared to 0.6097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0708 ZAR (High: 0.6395 / Low: 0.5687). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 ZAR (High: 0.5397 / Low: 0.5269).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6478) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+16.08%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6478
2016 Avg (November) 0.5580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5397 0.5269 0.5344
February 0.5366 0.5044 0.5190
March 0.5296 0.4971 0.5114
April 0.5544 0.5227 0.5368
May 0.5615 0.5423 0.5518
June 0.5727 0.5408 0.5517
July 0.5970 0.5702 0.5804
August 0.6106 0.5929 0.5994
September 0.6165 0.5850 0.6013
October 0.6510 0.6077 0.6247
November 0.6630 0.6349 0.6478
December 0.6395 0.5687 0.6045