2017 ZAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2572 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.0691 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1078 LTL

2017 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1881 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2019 to the December average rate of 0.0765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2572 was up 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2425, 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 12,861 LTL

2016 Average 10,537 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 3,455 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,405.93 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2679

0.0531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.1409, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1796 LTL (High: 0.2540 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LTL (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0741).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1796

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1590 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+25.27%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2500

2016 Avg (March) 0.1995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2424	0.0728	0.2019
February	0.2540	0.0744	0.1498
March	0.2572	0.2390	0.2500
April	0.2406	0.0718	0.0909
May	0.0779	0.0733	0.0755
June	0.0792	0.0764	0.0776
July	0.0775	0.0738	0.0762
August	0.0769	0.0741	0.0755
September	0.0781	0.0736	0.0760
October	0.0754	0.0702	0.0730
November	0.0732	0.0691	0.0710
December	0.0815	0.0727	0.0765