2017 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

678.0288 LAK

YEARLY LOW

575.0187 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

618.1727 LAK

2017 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 678.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 575.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.0101 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 597.7405 to the December average rate of 636.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 678.0288 was up 10.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 612.9771, 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 33,901,438 LAK

2016 Average 27,706,438 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 28,750,933 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,150,505.15 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

641.4361

585.6569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 616.8061, compared to 619.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.8061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 619.5393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 73.4404 LAK (High: 678.0288 / Low: 604.5884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.7040 LAK (High: 613.0143 / Low: 587.3103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±73.4404

January Spread (Stable) ±25.7040

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 24.1749 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.1749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 636.7878) against the same month in 2016 (average: 588.5485), the exchange rate shifted by +48.2394 (+8.20%).

2017 Avg (December) 636.7878

2016 Avg (December) 588.5485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	613.0143	587.3103	597.7405
February	636.7738	595.1085	617.1934
March	660.9911	608.2941	628.8944
April	626.5030	581.2887	606.2055
May	637.1032	587.2426	614.1761
June	651.4645	624.4332	636.6270
July	641.2912	606.0370	627.1150
August	639.8934	610.4709	625.2235
September	647.7996	610.7223	630.9897
October	625.6238	584.4733	606.8148
November	610.8778	575.0187	590.3052
December	678.0288	604.5884	636.7878