YEARLY HIGH
0.1433 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1081 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1241 ZAR

2017 RSD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1167 to the December average rate of 0.1303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1433 was down 4.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 ZAR
2016 Average 661 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 540 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.27 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1421
0.1088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1160, compared to 0.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0139 ZAR (High: 0.1372 / Low: 0.1233). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.1176 / Low: 0.1149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1393) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+13.64%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1393
2016 Avg (November) 0.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1176 0.1149 0.1167
February 0.1169 0.1099 0.1132
March 0.1160 0.1081 0.1116
April 0.1192 0.1129 0.1164
May 0.1216 0.1169 0.1192
June 0.1241 0.1160 0.1188
July 0.1297 0.1236 0.1258
August 0.1334 0.1297 0.1310
September 0.1344 0.1279 0.1315
October 0.1393 0.1315 0.1350
November 0.1433 0.1356 0.1393
December 0.1372 0.1233 0.1303