YEARLY HIGH
5.5557 HTG
YEARLY LOW
4.3683 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8900 HTG

2017 ZAR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 5.5557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 4.3683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1874 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9195 to the December average rate of 4.8879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5557 was up 12.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.9284, 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 277,786 HTG
2016 Average 215,387 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 218,414 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,372.47 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2565
4.4245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HTG 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 5.0567, compared to 4.7232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6252 HTG (High: 5.2075 / Low: 4.5823). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2247 HTG (High: 5.1841 / Low: 4.9594).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6252
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2247

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5.1747) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1458 (+28.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 5.1747
2016 Avg (March) 4.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1094 4.7827 4.9195
February 5.1841 4.9594 5.0789
March 5.5557 4.9969 5.1747
April 5.2410 4.9073 5.0974
May 5.3630 5.0357 5.1871
June 5.3445 4.7324 4.8826
July 4.8252 4.5835 4.7367
August 5.1282 4.5459 4.8011
September 4.9248 4.6468 4.8025
October 4.7783 4.4509 4.6173
November 4.6553 4.3683 4.4938
December 5.2075 4.5823 4.8879