2017 USD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4724 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

12.2674 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3063 ZAR

2017 USD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.2674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2050 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5820 to the December average rate of 13.0891, 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 14.4724 was down 14.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.8575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,362 ZAR

2016 Average 73,515 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 61,337 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,025.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2136

12.7744

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USD 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 13.2110, compared to 13.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4972 ZAR (High: 13.7646 / Low: 12.2674). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4620 ZAR (High: 13.0951 / Low: 12.6331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4972

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4620

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 1.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.0936) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1117 (+0.80%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.0936

2016 Avg (November) 13.9820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8036	13.2403	13.5820
February	13.4645	12.8719	13.1767
March	13.4552	12.4046	12.9243
April	13.9286	12.9988	13.4328
May	13.6448	12.8302	13.2558
June	13.0951	12.6331	12.8943
July	13.5460	12.9080	13.1250
August	13.4911	13.0029	13.2416
September	13.5802	12.8041	13.1597
October	14.2413	13.2661	13.7000
November	14.4724	13.6659	14.0936
December	13.7646	12.2674	13.0891