2017 ZAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

128.8574 CDF

YEARLY LOW

84.2839 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.5899 CDF

2017 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 128.8574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 84.2839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.5735 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.4086 to the December average rate of 120.7486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 128.8574 was up 50.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 85.7855, 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 6,442,870 CDF

2016 Average 3,310,697 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 4,214,196 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,228,673.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

123.8825

86.2746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CDF 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 101.8347, compared to 117.3450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.8347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.3450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 14.8371 CDF (High: 128.8574 / Low: 114.0203). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5509 CDF (High: 115.3546 / Low: 110.8037).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.8371

June Spread (Stable) ±4.5509

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.1193 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 120.7486) against the same month in 2016 (average: 84.0245), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7240 (+43.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 120.7486

2016 Avg (December) 84.0245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.9878	84.2839	89.4086
February	100.8427	92.2923	96.6168
March	108.4916	99.4644	102.9557
April	107.0156	98.1436	102.5607
May	111.0215	102.5457	106.7210
June	115.3546	110.8037	112.7457
July	125.0534	111.8777	118.5130
August	124.0415	117.6113	120.2656
September	121.5625	115.0850	118.5754
October	118.3466	110.0276	114.4561
November	114.8064	107.9905	111.5116
December	128.8574	114.0203	120.7486