YEARLY HIGH
5.2725 INR
YEARLY LOW
4.5218 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8974 INR

2017 ZAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 5.2725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 4.5218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7506 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0130 to the December average rate of 4.9134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2725 was up 5.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0172, 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 263,623 INR
2016 Average 229,184 INR
Yearly Trough Low 226,092 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,531.73 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1486
4.5536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to INR 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 4.9770, compared to 4.8178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5406 INR (High: 5.2273 / Low: 4.6867). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1458 INR (High: 5.0800 / Low: 4.9341).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5406
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1458

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 0.2927 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5.0990) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3571), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7419 (+17.03%).

2017 Avg (March) 5.0990
2016 Avg (March) 4.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1344 4.9302 5.0130
February 5.1814 4.9750 5.0827
March 5.2725 4.8181 5.0990
April 4.9735 4.6365 4.8063
May 5.0290 4.7057 4.8617
June 5.0800 4.9341 4.9990
July 4.9916 4.7642 4.9105
August 4.9223 4.7463 4.8322
September 5.0004 4.8147 4.8966
October 4.8754 4.5612 4.7509
November 4.7172 4.5218 4.6032
December 5.2273 4.6867 4.9134