2017 LVL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8881 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

12.2674 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.6123 ZAR

2017 LVL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 20.8881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.2674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6207 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9531 to the December average rate of 13.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.8881 was down 21.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.4816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,440 ZAR

2016 Average 116,369 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,337 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,103.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.3375

12.2176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 15.8231, compared to 13.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 7.8892 ZAR (High: 20.8881 / Low: 12.9988). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4620 ZAR (High: 13.0951 / Low: 12.6331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.8892

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4620

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.5200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 14.1408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.5650), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4241 (-39.99%).

2017 Avg (April) 14.1408

2016 Avg (April) 23.5650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6818	13.2403	18.9531
February	20.5822	12.9159	16.0335
March	20.5554	19.1001	19.6608
April	20.8881	12.9988	14.1408
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