2017 ZAR to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

243.4024 COP

YEARLY LOW

205.5250 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

221.8917 COP

2017 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 243.4024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 205.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8774 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.3629 to the December average rate of 228.6994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 243.4024 was up 6.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 228.1301, 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 12,170,121 COP

2016 Average 10,393,240 COP

Yearly Trough Low 10,276,252 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893,869.10 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

232.9057

212.0092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to COP 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 221.1934, compared to 222.5899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.1934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.5899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 26.4876 COP (High: 243.4024 / Low: 216.9148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2809 COP (High: 227.2235 / Low: 220.9426).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.4876

August Spread (Stable) ±6.2809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.2316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 228.6994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 217.2296), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4699 (+5.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 228.6994

2016 Avg (December) 217.2296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	221.7645	212.5393	216.3629
February	224.0767	211.9197	218.4224
March	233.9947	214.0977	227.5559
April	221.7702	205.5250	214.3243
May	227.6329	214.7701	220.7790
June	234.7066	224.3311	229.7159
July	233.9241	226.5881	231.1643
August	227.2235	220.9426	224.3343
September	230.5437	216.2842	221.7178
October	221.1845	210.5079	215.8732
November	219.0131	208.0056	213.7506
December	243.4024	216.9148	228.6994