YEARLY HIGH
5.6530 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.2482 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1725 KGS

2017 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.6530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 4.2482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4048 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1065 to the December average rate of 5.3272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6530 was up 9.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1770, 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 282,650 KGS
2016 Average 238,249 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 212,410 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,240.13 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.3924
4.8711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 5.2011, compared to 5.1438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0333 KGS (High: 5.2815 / Low: 4.2482). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1799 KGS (High: 5.4189 / Low: 5.2390).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0333
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1799

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 0.2832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.3272) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3314 (+6.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.3272
2016 Avg (December) 4.9957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2460 5.0145 5.1065
February 5.3679 5.1328 5.2562
March 5.5502 5.0972 5.3490
April 5.1897 4.9136 5.0657
May 5.2951 4.9577 5.1162
June 5.4189 5.2390 5.3129
July 5.3711 5.1382 5.2706
August 5.2815 4.2482 5.1381
September 5.3494 5.0387 5.2103
October 5.1570 4.8123 5.0023
November 5.1008 4.7768 4.9146
December 5.6530 5.0643 5.3272