YEARLY HIGH
10.1049 ALL
YEARLY LOW
7.8752 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9547 ALL

2017 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 10.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.8752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2297 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4445 to the December average rate of 8.6120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1049 was up 6.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.4558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 505,246 ALL
2016 Average 423,444 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 393,762 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,484.52 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9712
7.8986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ALL 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 9.4506, compared to 8.4589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9320 ALL (High: 9.0962 / Low: 8.1641). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3207 ALL (High: 8.6239 / Low: 8.3032).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9320
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 9.7985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.0876), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7109 (+21.15%).

2017 Avg (March) 9.7985
2016 Avg (March) 8.0876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6062 9.2837 9.4445
February 9.9286 9.4223 9.6727
March 10.1049 9.4282 9.7985
April 9.6751 9.1897 9.4157
May 9.3689 9.0050 9.1755
June 9.4237 8.8569 9.1966
July 8.9051 8.5587 8.7654
August 8.6239 8.3032 8.4691
September 8.7239 8.3591 8.5263
October 8.5259 7.9814 8.3091
November 8.2423 7.8752 8.0713
December 9.0962 8.1641 8.6120