2017 DOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3018 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2536 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2812 ZAR

2017 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2920 to the December average rate of 0.2709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3018 was down 18.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,509 ZAR

2016 Average 1,600 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,268 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2959

0.2686

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2810, compared to 0.2814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0322 ZAR (High: 0.2858 / Low: 0.2536). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 ZAR (High: 0.2775 / Low: 0.2659).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3016), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-2.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2936

2016 Avg (November) 0.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2969	0.2844	0.2920
February	0.2883	0.2735	0.2813
March	0.2840	0.2612	0.2745
April	0.2944	0.2759	0.2844
May	0.2902	0.2707	0.2806
June	0.2775	0.2659	0.2729
July	0.2881	0.2720	0.2778
August	0.2874	0.2736	0.2807
September	0.2878	0.2708	0.2778
October	0.2969	0.2799	0.2875
November	0.3018	0.2831	0.2936
December	0.2858	0.2536	0.2709