2017 KMF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0345 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0272 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0305 ZAR

2017 KMF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0345 was down 9.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173 ZAR

2016 Average 166 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 136 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0341

0.0275

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0290, compared to 0.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0036 ZAR (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ZAR (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0289).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+9.07%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0336

2016 Avg (November) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0296	0.0289	0.0294
February	0.0294	0.0276	0.0285
March	0.0293	0.0272	0.0281
April	0.0300	0.0282	0.0292
May	0.0304	0.0291	0.0298
June	0.0303	0.0288	0.0294
July	0.0317	0.0302	0.0307
August	0.0341	0.0312	0.0320
September	0.0325	0.0310	0.0318
October	0.0342	0.0319	0.0327
November	0.0345	0.0329	0.0336
December	0.0332	0.0296	0.0315