YEARLY HIGH
0.4376 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3591 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3925 ZAR

2017 THB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.4376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.3591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3830 to the December average rate of 0.4012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4376 was down 5.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 109,389 ZAR
2016 Average 104,147 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 89,785 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,604.51 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4339
0.3647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 0.3806, compared to 0.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0477 ZAR (High: 0.4217 / Low: 0.3740). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 ZAR (High: 0.3876 / Low: 0.3761).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4282) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+8.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4282
2016 Avg (November) 0.3954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3876 0.3761 0.3830
February 0.3835 0.3682 0.3764
March 0.3909 0.3591 0.3705
April 0.4024 0.3787 0.3897
May 0.3940 0.3760 0.3848
June 0.3860 0.3729 0.3793
July 0.3978 0.3844 0.3893
August 0.4062 0.3915 0.3982
September 0.4079 0.3863 0.3968
October 0.4283 0.4012 0.4123
November 0.4376 0.4195 0.4282
December 0.4217 0.3740 0.4012