2017 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.3553 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

16.9089 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4529 ZAR

2017 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.3553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 16.9089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4464 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3535 to the December average rate of 18.5282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3553 was down 12.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.3099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,777 ZAR

2016 Average 102,212 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 84,545 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,232.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.0793

17.2702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 18.0096, compared to 18.8962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.1325 ZAR (High: 19.5267 / Low: 17.3942). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5623 ZAR (High: 18.5713 / Low: 18.0091).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.1325

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3170 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.8452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.0995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7458 (+3.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.8452

2016 Avg (November) 19.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5713	18.0091	18.3535
February	18.2959	17.3942	17.8582
March	18.2979	16.9089	17.5043
April	18.8385	17.7186	18.2822
May	18.6786	17.7510	18.2264
June	18.2203	17.4706	17.8328
July	18.7976	18.0542	18.3124
August	19.0246	18.3702	18.6858
September	19.1669	18.1933	18.6978
October	20.0950	18.7684	19.3075
November	20.3553	19.3574	19.8452
December	19.5267	17.3942	18.5282