2017 ZAR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7235 KMF

YEARLY LOW

28.9598 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.8473 KMF

2017 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 36.7235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 28.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7637 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0727 to the December average rate of 31.8265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.7235 was up 6.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.4801, 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 1,836,174 KMF

2016 Average 1,514,241 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 1,447,990 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 388,183.68 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.2349

29.1952

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 34.4503, compared to 31.2443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.2443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.6979 KMF (High: 33.7826 / Low: 30.0847). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8496 KMF (High: 34.5836 / Low: 33.7340).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6979

January Spread (Stable) ±0.8496

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4644 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 35.6483) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.8105), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8378 (+23.73%).

2017 Avg (March) 35.6483

2016 Avg (March) 28.8105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.5836	33.7340	34.0727
February	36.1855	33.9560	35.1088
March	36.7235	34.1250	35.6483
April	35.4263	33.3649	34.2544
May	34.3427	32.9341	33.6006
June	34.7188	32.9494	34.0170
July	33.1090	31.5747	32.5526
August	32.0291	29.3396	31.3117
September	32.2748	30.7572	31.4231
October	31.3863	29.2774	30.5700
November	30.4043	28.9598	29.7818
December	33.7826	30.0847	31.8265