2017 ZAR to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5473 ARS

YEARLY LOW

1.0920 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2447 ARS

2017 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4553 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1699 to the December average rate of 1.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5473 was up 30.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1823, 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 77,367 ARS

2016 Average 50,441 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 54,602 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,765.63 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3799

1.1207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 1.1882, compared to 1.3012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2952 ARS (High: 1.5473 / Low: 1.2521). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 ARS (High: 1.2694 / Low: 1.2286).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2952

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0591 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3583) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2155 (+18.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3583

2016 Avg (December) 1.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2047	1.1493	1.1699
February	1.2047	1.1617	1.1819
March	1.2556	1.1457	1.2014
April	1.1815	1.0920	1.1423
May	1.2484	1.1247	1.1855
June	1.2694	1.2286	1.2485
July	1.3694	1.2548	1.3084
August	1.3379	1.2813	1.3157
September	1.3466	1.2766	1.3099
October	1.3127	1.2397	1.2744
November	1.2747	1.2090	1.2408
December	1.5473	1.2521	1.3583