2017 ZAR to LVL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0815 LVL

YEARLY LOW

0.0479 LVL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0703 LVL

2017 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0544 to the December average rate of 0.0765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0815 was up 65.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0494, 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 4,076 LVL

2016 Average 2,158 LVL

Yearly Trough Low 2,394 LVL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,682.13 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0802

0.0482

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0658, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0291 LVL (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LVL (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0741).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+59.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0765

2016 Avg (December) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0755	0.0484	0.0544
February	0.0774	0.0486	0.0649
March	0.0524	0.0486	0.0509
April	0.0769	0.0479	0.0719
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