YEARLY HIGH
9.9818 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.6710 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4571 ZAR

2017 NZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 9.9818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 8.6710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3108 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6720 to the December average rate of 9.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9818 was down 8.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,909 ZAR
2016 Average 51,161 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 43,355 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,554.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.7710
8.9850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 9.3544, compared to 9.5599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8150 ZAR (High: 9.4859 / Low: 8.6710). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2941 ZAR (High: 9.7897 / Low: 9.4956).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8150
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 9.7055) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2778 (-2.78%).

2017 Avg (November) 9.7055
2016 Avg (November) 9.9833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8640 9.4856 9.6720
February 9.8059 9.3000 9.5130
March 9.4232 8.7382 9.0505
April 9.6983 9.0860 9.3680
May 9.4237 9.0115 9.2061
June 9.6056 9.0548 9.3166
July 9.8918 9.4300 9.6710
August 9.9617 9.3349 9.6763
September 9.8031 9.2221 9.5408
October 9.7897 9.4956 9.6502
November 9.9818 9.3768 9.7055
December 9.4859 8.6710 9.1158