YEARLY HIGH
1.8571 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5808 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7035 ZAR

2017 SBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.8571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.5808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2763 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7287 to the December average rate of 1.6833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8571 was down 10.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,286 ZAR
2016 Average 9,287 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,904 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,381.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8165
1.6205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.6871, compared to 1.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1855 ZAR (High: 1.7663 / Low: 1.5808). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 ZAR (High: 1.6673 / Low: 1.5997).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1855
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

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 0.1169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8002) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+1.83%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8002
2016 Avg (November) 1.7679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7550 1.6855 1.7287
February 1.7289 1.6547 1.6933
March 1.7297 1.5953 1.6632
April 1.7916 1.6597 1.7180
May 1.7439 1.6266 1.6827
June 1.6673 1.5997 1.6369
July 1.7279 1.6371 1.6771
August 1.7526 1.6666 1.7104
September 1.7423 1.6554 1.6949
October 1.8239 1.6984 1.7540
November 1.8571 1.7388 1.8002
December 1.7663 1.5808 1.6833