2017 KPW to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0161 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0136 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0148 ZAR

2017 KPW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0161 was down 14.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 ZAR

2016 Average 82 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 68 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0158

0.0142

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 ZAR (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0140).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0157

2016 Avg (November) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0153	0.0147	0.0151
February	0.0150	0.0143	0.0146
March	0.0149	0.0138	0.0144
April	0.0155	0.0144	0.0149
May	0.0152	0.0143	0.0147
June	0.0146	0.0140	0.0143
July	0.0151	0.0143	0.0146
August	0.0150	0.0144	0.0147
September	0.0151	0.0142	0.0146
October	0.0158	0.0147	0.0152
November	0.0161	0.0152	0.0157
December	0.0153	0.0136	0.0145