YEARLY HIGH
0.0297 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0255 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 ZAR

2017 AMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0297 was down 14.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 ZAR
2016 Average 153 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 127 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.37 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0293
0.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 ZAR (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ZAR (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0262).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0291) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.55%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0291
2016 Avg (November) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0272 0.0280
February 0.0277 0.0264 0.0271
March 0.0277 0.0256 0.0267
April 0.0287 0.0269 0.0277
May 0.0283 0.0265 0.0274
June 0.0273 0.0262 0.0268
July 0.0283 0.0270 0.0274
August 0.0284 0.0270 0.0277
September 0.0284 0.0268 0.0275
October 0.0296 0.0276 0.0285
November 0.0297 0.0282 0.0291
December 0.0284 0.0255 0.0271