YEARLY HIGH
4.0644 PHP
YEARLY LOW
3.5316 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7895 PHP

2017 ZAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5328 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6629 to the December average rate of 3.8475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0644 was up 10.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6756, 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 203,222 PHP
2016 Average 162,128 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 176,580 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,641.62 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9153
3.5855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PHP 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 3.7803, compared to 3.7987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4076 PHP (High: 4.0644 / Low: 3.6568). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 PHP (High: 3.9189 / Low: 3.8238).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4076
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

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 0.1778 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.8475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2567 (+7.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.8475
2016 Avg (December) 3.5908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7506 3.5960 3.6629
February 3.9007 3.6959 3.7947
March 4.0414 3.7316 3.8879
April 3.8241 3.5575 3.7100
May 3.8806 3.6543 3.7596
June 3.9189 3.8238 3.8663
July 3.9327 3.7460 3.8571
August 3.9348 3.7480 3.8488
September 3.9854 3.7524 3.8747
October 3.8560 3.6514 3.7511
November 3.6830 3.5316 3.6130
December 4.0644 3.6568 3.8475