YEARLY HIGH
3.9401 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.3398 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6228 ZAR

2017 AED to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 3.9401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.3398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6003 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6978 to the December average rate of 3.5637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9401 was down 14.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,701 ZAR
2016 Average 20,015 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,699 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,001.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8698
3.4779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 3.5968, compared to 3.6487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4077 ZAR (High: 3.7475 / Low: 3.3398). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1258 ZAR (High: 3.5652 / Low: 3.4394).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4077
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1258

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 0.2735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8372) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8372
2016 Avg (November) 3.8066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7582 3.6047 3.6978
February 3.6660 3.5048 3.5876
March 3.6633 3.3774 3.5189
April 3.7921 3.5390 3.6572
May 3.7150 3.4931 3.6090
June 3.5652 3.4394 3.5106
July 3.6879 3.5142 3.5734
August 3.6730 3.5402 3.6051
September 3.6972 3.4859 3.5828
October 3.8772 3.6117 3.7299
November 3.9401 3.7206 3.8372
December 3.7475 3.3398 3.5637