YEARLY HIGH
1.7254 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.4121 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5601 ZAR

2017 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.7254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.4121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3133 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5181 to the December average rate of 1.5616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7254 was down 12.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,627 ZAR
2016 Average 8,608 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,060 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,566.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7051
1.4264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.4902, compared to 1.6301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1616 ZAR (High: 1.6451 / Low: 1.4835). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 ZAR (High: 1.6616 / Low: 1.6215).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1616
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.6819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1507 (+9.84%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.6819
2016 Avg (November) 1.5312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5416 1.4962 1.5181
February 1.5388 1.4302 1.4788
March 1.5063 1.4121 1.4496
April 1.5348 1.4581 1.4985
May 1.5446 1.4768 1.5104
June 1.5536 1.4509 1.4857
July 1.6306 1.5502 1.5792
August 1.6616 1.6215 1.6386
September 1.6756 1.6064 1.6443
October 1.7158 1.6346 1.6749
November 1.7254 1.6329 1.6819
December 1.6451 1.4835 1.5616