YEARLY HIGH
8.2671 CVE
YEARLY LOW
6.5162 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3817 CVE

2017 ZAR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.2671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 6.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7509 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6519 to the December average rate of 7.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.2671 was up 6.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.7788, 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 413,353 CVE
2016 Average 340,132 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 325,810 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,543.37 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.1423
6.5609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CVE 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 7.7401, compared to 7.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8400 CVE (High: 7.5892 / Low: 6.7492). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2174 CVE (High: 7.7831 / Low: 7.5657).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8400
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2174

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 0.3358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.0105) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4600), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5505 (+24.00%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.0105
2016 Avg (March) 6.4600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7831 7.5657 7.6519
February 8.1301 7.6423 7.8906
March 8.2671 7.6959 8.0105
April 7.9526 7.4954 7.6917
May 7.7084 7.3764 7.5526
June 7.7699 7.3864 7.6433
July 7.4399 7.0967 7.3075
August 7.1863 6.9461 7.0674
September 7.2516 6.9091 7.0583
October 7.0575 6.5970 6.8637
November 6.8510 6.5162 6.6927
December 7.5892 6.7492 7.1499