YEARLY HIGH
16.9758 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
13.4325 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0364 ZAR

2017 EUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 16.9758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 13.4325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5433 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4401 to the December average rate of 15.4980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9758 was down 7.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.3687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,879 ZAR
2016 Average 81,382 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 67,163 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,716.44 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.8239
13.5497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 14.3035, compared to 15.7693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.7468 ZAR (High: 16.3454 / Low: 14.5986). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3501 ZAR (High: 14.5866 / Low: 14.2365).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7468
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3501

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 1.0530 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 16.5511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.0780), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4731 (+9.77%).

2017 Avg (November) 16.5511
2016 Avg (November) 15.0780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5866 14.2365 14.4401
February 14.5001 13.6234 14.0234
March 14.3806 13.4325 13.8226
April 14.7608 14.0754 14.3925
May 14.9828 14.3393 14.6607
June 14.9637 14.1656 14.4814
July 15.5739 14.8661 15.1395
August 15.9463 15.4744 15.6512
September 16.0226 15.2707 15.6778
October 16.6542 15.6813 16.0983
November 16.9758 16.1956 16.5511
December 16.3454 14.5986 15.4980