2017 ZAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1056 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0907 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0981 AUD

2017 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0988 to the December average rate of 0.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1056 was up 3.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1017, 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 5,281 AUD

2016 Average 4,585 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 4,537 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.40 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1036

0.0922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1004, compared to 0.0959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0093 AUD (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AUD (High: 0.0972 / Low: 0.0939).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+17.14%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1016

2016 Avg (March) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1012	0.0970	0.0988
February	0.1008	0.0975	0.0990
March	0.1056	0.0971	0.1016
April	0.1018	0.0957	0.0988
May	0.1047	0.0989	0.1015
June	0.1052	0.0993	0.1027
July	0.0996	0.0948	0.0977
August	0.0972	0.0939	0.0954
September	0.0975	0.0936	0.0954
October	0.0956	0.0916	0.0937
November	0.0967	0.0907	0.0931
December	0.1049	0.0956	0.1000