2017 NAD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0398 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9716 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0000 ZAR

2017 NAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.9716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0030 to the December average rate of 0.9965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0398 was up 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,199 ZAR

2016 Average 5,001 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,858 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.71 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0037

0.9959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.0001, compared to 0.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0570 ZAR (High: 1.0398 / Low: 0.9828). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 ZAR (High: 1.0095 / Low: 0.9959).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0012) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.17%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0012

2016 Avg (March) 0.9995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0095	0.9959	1.0030
February	1.0052	0.9892	0.9978
March	1.0398	0.9828	1.0012
April	1.0112	0.9796	0.9974
May	1.0145	0.9844	1.0003
June	1.0127	0.9883	1.0009
July	1.0170	0.9867	1.0007
August	1.0103	0.9870	1.0008
September	1.0083	0.9899	1.0002
October	1.0286	0.9929	1.0007
November	1.0169	0.9891	1.0002
December	1.0095	0.9716	0.9965