YEARLY HIGH
0.0815 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0691 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0752 BMD

2017 ZAR to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0736 to the December average rate of 0.0765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0815 was up 8.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,076 BMD
2016 Average 3,412 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,455 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 620.99 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0782
0.0703
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ZAR to BMD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0757, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0757
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0089 BMD (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BMD (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0741).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0089
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+6.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0765
2016 Avg (December) 0.0721

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0724 0.0736
February 0.0777 0.0743 0.0759
March 0.0806 0.0743 0.0774
April 0.0769 0.0718 0.0745
May 0.0779 0.0733 0.0755
June 0.0792 0.0764 0.0776
July 0.0775 0.0738 0.0762
August 0.0769 0.0741 0.0755
September 0.0781 0.0736 0.0760
October 0.0754 0.0702 0.0730
November 0.0732 0.0691 0.0710
December 0.0815 0.0727 0.0765