2017 ZAR to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 73.3652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 62.1873.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1778 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2708 to the December average rate of 68.8717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.3652 was up 8.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ZAR to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.1680, compared to 67.2398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.9799 KPW (High: 73.3652 / Low: 65.3853). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4978 KPW (High: 69.2153 / Low: 66.7175).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.6922 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 68.8717) against the same month in 2016 (average: 64.9204), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9513 (+6.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.9676 | 65.2070 | 66.2708 |
| February | 69.9267 | 66.8359 | 68.3193 |
| March | 72.5462 | 66.8953 | 69.6745 |
| April | 69.2439 | 64.6089 | 67.0259 |
| May | 70.1538 | 65.9657 | 67.9154 |
| June | 71.2344 | 68.7213 | 69.8021 |
| July | 69.7311 | 66.4335 | 68.5858 |
| August | 69.2153 | 66.7175 | 67.9775 |
| September | 70.2899 | 66.2728 | 68.4107 |
| October | 67.8420 | 63.1963 | 65.7185 |
| November | 65.8576 | 62.1873 | 63.8744 |
| December | 73.3652 | 65.3853 | 68.8717 |