2017 YER to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0578 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0490 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0532 ZAR

2017 YER to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0543 to the December average rate of 0.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0578 was down 26.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289 ZAR

2016 Average 308 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 245 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0568

0.0510

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YER 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 0.0528, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0060 ZAR (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0490). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ZAR (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0505).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.70%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0563

2016 Avg (November) 0.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0552	0.0529	0.0543
February	0.0538	0.0515	0.0527
March	0.0538	0.0496	0.0517
April	0.0557	0.0519	0.0537
May	0.0545	0.0513	0.0530
June	0.0523	0.0505	0.0515
July	0.0541	0.0516	0.0524
August	0.0539	0.0519	0.0529
September	0.0543	0.0511	0.0526
October	0.0569	0.0530	0.0547
November	0.0578	0.0546	0.0563
December	0.0550	0.0490	0.0523