YEARLY HIGH
16.8000 GYD
YEARLY LOW
14.3539 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6007 GYD

2017 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 16.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 14.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4461 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2734 to the December average rate of 15.8297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8000 was up 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.5014, 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 840,001 GYD
2016 Average 702,488 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 717,697 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,304.86 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.2413
14.5832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GYD 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 15.7106, compared to 15.4908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.6895 GYD (High: 16.8000 / Low: 15.1106). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6112 GYD (High: 16.4666 / Low: 15.8554).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6895
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6112

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.8297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.8683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9614 (+6.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.8297
2016 Avg (December) 14.8683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7162 14.9226 15.2734
February 16.1457 15.4006 15.7337
March 16.7776 15.5346 16.0659
April 15.9287 14.9308 15.4631
May 16.2352 15.0869 15.6243
June 16.4666 15.8554 16.1031
July 16.0956 15.3327 15.7900
August 15.9786 15.2373 15.6557
September 16.2426 15.2549 15.8001
October 15.6519 14.6084 15.1477
November 15.2176 14.3539 14.7214
December 16.8000 15.1106 15.8297