YEARLY HIGH
0.1262 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1067 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1200 ZAR

2017 DZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.1262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1235 to the December average rate of 0.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1262 was down 19.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 631 ZAR
2016 Average 672 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 533 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1245
0.1127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.1207, compared to 0.1193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0133 ZAR (High: 0.1200 / Low: 0.1067). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 ZAR (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1210).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1222) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-9.12%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1222
2016 Avg (April) 0.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1249 0.1210 0.1235
February 0.1232 0.1169 0.1199
March 0.1227 0.1135 0.1177
April 0.1262 0.1183 0.1222
May 0.1248 0.1183 0.1217
June 0.1215 0.1167 0.1190
July 0.1244 0.1184 0.1208
August 0.1239 0.1171 0.1209
September 0.1200 0.1154 0.1179
October 0.1237 0.1166 0.1201
November 0.1258 0.1188 0.1226
December 0.1200 0.1067 0.1137