YEARLY HIGH
1.6176 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.3120 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4225 MXN

2017 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.6176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3056 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5717 to the December average rate of 1.4723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6176 was up 6.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5243, 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 80,880 MXN
2016 Average 63,839 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 65,600 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,279.91 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5946
1.3202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.4703, compared to 1.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2521 MXN (High: 1.6074 / Low: 1.3552). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 MXN (High: 1.4415 / Low: 1.3961).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2521
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5717) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4643 (+41.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5717
2016 Avg (January) 1.1074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6176 1.5030 1.5717
February 1.5710 1.5180 1.5389
March 1.5245 1.3923 1.4912
April 1.4464 1.3421 1.3953
May 1.4415 1.3961 1.4163
June 1.4600 1.3780 1.4082
July 1.3851 1.3222 1.3581
August 1.3760 1.3213 1.3442
September 1.3886 1.3348 1.3552
October 1.4288 1.3337 1.3752
November 1.3592 1.3120 1.3431
December 1.6074 1.3552 1.4723