2017 ZAR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5746 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.2104 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3886 MDL

2017 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.5746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3643 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4772 to the December average rate of 1.3144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5746 was up 5.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4924, 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 78,730 MDL

2016 Average 67,837 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 60,518 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,212.73 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5518

1.2120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 1.4607, compared to 1.3165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1474 MDL (High: 1.3972 / Low: 1.2498). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 MDL (High: 1.2686 / Low: 1.2198).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1474

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.5235) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2364 (+18.37%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.5235

2016 Avg (March) 1.2870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5112	1.4462	1.4772
February	1.5544	1.4768	1.5137
March	1.5746	1.4448	1.5235
April	1.4843	1.3886	1.4387
May	1.4373	1.3745	1.3992
June	1.4383	1.3796	1.4120
July	1.4030	1.3369	1.3799
August	1.3756	1.3209	1.3494
September	1.3848	1.2959	1.3431
October	1.3111	1.2104	1.2716
November	1.2686	1.2198	1.2403
December	1.3972	1.2498	1.3144