2017 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5565 DJF

YEARLY LOW

12.3639 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4493 DJF

2017 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 14.5565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1926 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1593 to the December average rate of 13.6792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.5565 was up 8.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.3742, 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 727,823 DJF

2016 Average 606,303 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 618,194 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,629.40 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9845

12.5768

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 13.5448, compared to 13.3538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.5688 DJF (High: 14.5565 / Low: 12.9877). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4913 DJF (High: 14.1430 / Low: 13.6517).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5688

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4913

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.6792) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.8737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8056 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6792

2016 Avg (December) 12.8737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5133	12.8770	13.1593
February	13.8884	13.2913	13.5804
March	14.4277	13.2863	13.8495
April	13.7528	12.8455	13.3160
May	13.9335	13.1163	13.4963
June	14.1430	13.6517	13.8672
July	13.8621	13.2046	13.6198
August	13.7638	13.2102	13.4838
September	13.9619	13.1640	13.5871
October	13.4606	12.5529	13.0591
November	13.0815	12.3639	12.6941
December	14.5565	12.9877	13.6792