YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0015 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 ZAR

2017 LAK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0017 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0017 was down 15.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9 ZAR
2016 Average 9 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.32 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0017
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0015). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0015).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-1.09%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0017
2016 Avg (November) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
February 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
June 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
August 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
September 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
October 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0015 0.0016