YEARLY HIGH
9.3748 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.9218 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3400 DZD

2017 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 9.3748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 7.9218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4529 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0977 to the December average rate of 8.8092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.3748 was up 13.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.2768, 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 468,738 DZD
2016 Average 373,401 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 396,092 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,645.96 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8804
8.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DZD 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 8.2908, compared to 8.3892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0408 DZD (High: 9.3748 / Low: 8.3340). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2561 DZD (High: 8.2653 / Low: 8.0092).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0408
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2561

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 0.3095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.8092) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8167 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.8092
2016 Avg (December) 7.9925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2653 8.0092 8.0977
February 8.5515 8.1192 8.3415
March 8.8087 8.1522 8.4972
April 8.4536 7.9218 8.1877
May 8.4537 8.0107 8.2169
June 8.5661 8.2283 8.4040
July 8.4474 8.0359 8.2782
August 8.5405 8.0697 8.2767
September 8.6688 8.3344 8.4841
October 8.5757 8.0816 8.3308
November 8.4159 7.9489 8.1564
December 9.3748 8.3340 8.8092