YEARLY HIGH
197.9434 MNT
YEARLY LOW
169.2598 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.1294 MNT

2017 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 197.9434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 169.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6835 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.9058 to the December average rate of 186.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 197.9434 was up 8.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 182.8978, 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 9,897,168 MNT
2016 Average 7,330,490 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 8,462,991 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,434,176.82 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

191.7322
172.0574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MNT 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 184.3252, compared to 181.9336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.3252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.9336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 20.4077 MNT (High: 197.6098 / Low: 177.2021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1857 MNT (High: 186.8609 / Low: 180.6752).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.4077
August Spread (Stable) ±6.1857

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 10.0588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 190.0927) against the same month in 2016 (average: 133.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +57.0885 (+42.92%).

2017 Avg (March) 190.0927
2016 Avg (March) 133.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.2219 180.1931 182.9058
February 191.9182 182.0671 187.6040
March 197.9434 181.9150 190.0927
April 185.9334 173.7915 180.0339
May 187.3180 176.5871 181.7867
June 188.0544 179.0970 183.5283
July 187.4045 176.1524 182.5610
August 186.8609 180.6752 184.1935
September 190.0049 181.0330 185.9412
October 185.1040 172.2344 179.1823
November 178.5908 169.2598 173.6970
December 197.6098 177.2021 186.0267