YEARLY HIGH
39.2892 AMD
YEARLY LOW
33.6406 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2934 AMD

2017 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 39.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 33.6406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6486 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7381 to the December average rate of 36.9921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.2892 was up 9.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.0418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,964,460 AMD
2016 Average 1,638,572 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,682,029 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,430.64 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.8079
34.0948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 36.6803, compared to 35.9065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.0301 AMD (High: 39.2892 / Low: 35.2591). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6037 AMD (High: 38.1997 / Low: 36.5960).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0301
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 36.9921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.8131), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1790 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 36.9921
2016 Avg (December) 34.8131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7160 35.0500 35.7381
February 37.8089 36.1162 36.9292
March 39.0431 36.1088 37.4985
April 37.1868 34.8005 36.1258
May 37.6939 35.3513 36.4718
June 38.1997 36.5960 37.3181
July 37.0954 35.3699 36.4584
August 37.0152 35.2463 36.1112
September 37.3442 35.1960 36.3780
October 36.2757 33.8398 35.0949
November 35.5161 33.6406 34.4042
December 39.2892 35.2591 36.9921