2017 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1459 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1235 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1351 AWG

2017 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1324 to the December average rate of 0.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1459 was up 8.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1351, 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 7,296 AWG

2016 Average 6,119 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 6,173 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,122.78 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1406

0.1256

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.1363, compared to 0.1338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0161 AWG (High: 0.1459 / Low: 0.1298). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 AWG (High: 0.1421 / Low: 0.1371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1369) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+5.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1369

2016 Avg (December) 0.1296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1359	0.1299	0.1324
February	0.1398	0.1337	0.1367
March	0.1451	0.1338	0.1394
April	0.1385	0.1292	0.1341
May	0.1403	0.1319	0.1359
June	0.1421	0.1371	0.1393
July	0.1391	0.1325	0.1368
August	0.1380	0.1323	0.1353
September	0.1402	0.1321	0.1365
October	0.1349	0.1257	0.1307
November	0.1308	0.1235	0.1268
December	0.1459	0.1298	0.1369