2017 LTL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4724 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

3.8878 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5541 ZAR

2017 LTL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 3.8878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5846 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2946 to the December average rate of 13.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 107.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4724 was up 166.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,362 ZAR

2016 Average 23,835 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 19,439 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,923.06 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.1028

2.9927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 9.7066, compared to 13.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 9.7715 ZAR (High: 13.9286 / Low: 4.1571). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2962 ZAR (High: 4.1840 / Low: 3.8878).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.7715

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2962

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.0936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4136), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6800 (+219.32%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.0936

2016 Avg (November) 4.4136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.7418	4.1260	6.2946
February	13.4391	3.9363	9.2921
March	4.1840	3.8878	4.0019
April	13.9286	4.1571	12.5010
May	13.6448	12.8302	13.2558
June	13.0951	12.6331	12.8943
July	13.5460	12.9080	13.1250
August	13.4911	13.0029	13.2416
September	13.5802	12.8041	13.1597
October	14.2413	13.2661	13.7000
November	14.4724	13.6659	14.0936
December	13.7646	12.2674	13.0891