2017 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1703 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7498 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0065 ZAR

2017 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 2.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.7498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4204 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1107 to the December average rate of 1.9463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1703 was down 21.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,851 ZAR

2016 Average 11,938 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,749 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,102.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1289

1.9139

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.0080, compared to 2.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3114 ZAR (High: 2.0612 / Low: 1.7498). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0753 ZAR (High: 1.9650 / Low: 1.8898).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3114

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0753

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1646 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.1109) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1633), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0523 (-2.42%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.1109

2016 Avg (November) 2.1633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1477	2.0583	2.1107
February	2.0990	1.9388	2.0443
March	2.0775	1.8547	1.9665
April	2.0820	1.9514	2.0095
May	2.0532	1.9157	1.9854
June	1.9650	1.8898	1.9318
July	2.0284	1.9331	1.9679
August	2.0312	1.9402	1.9851
September	2.0342	1.9180	1.9691
October	2.1320	1.9860	2.0510
November	2.1703	2.0403	2.1109
December	2.0612	1.7498	1.9463