YEARLY HIGH
1614.4157 BYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0691 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
455.2648 BYR

2017 ZAR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1614.4157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1614.3466 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1140.8380 to the December average rate of 0.0765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1614.4157 was up 7.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1508.2199, 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 80,720,783 BYR
2016 Average 68,638,111 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 3,455 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,717,328.49 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1705.2905
-154.9490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BYR 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 910.4548, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 910.3801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 910.4548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1555.7371 BYR (High: 1555.8115 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BYR (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0741).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1555.7371
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 867.3281 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -867.3281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1550.2705) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1344.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +206.2406 (+15.34%).

2017 Avg (March) 1550.2705
2016 Avg (March) 1344.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1500.1760 0.0728 1140.8380
February 1555.8115 0.0744 656.1143
March 1614.4157 1488.3640 1550.2705
April 1540.6192 1437.7821 1491.3783
May 1499.9652 0.0745 624.0502
June 0.0792 0.0764 0.0776
July 0.0775 0.0738 0.0762
August 0.0769 0.0741 0.0755
September 0.0781 0.0736 0.0760
October 0.0754 0.0702 0.0730
November 0.0732 0.0691 0.0710
December 0.0815 0.0727 0.0765