2017 ZAR to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3173 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.2495 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2840 PLN

2017 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.2495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3024 to the December average rate of 0.2714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3173 was up 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3072, 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 15,866 PLN

2016 Average 13,458 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 12,475 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,390.90 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3158

0.2500

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PLN 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 0.2986, compared to 0.2695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0292 PLN (High: 0.2870 / Low: 0.2578). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 PLN (High: 0.2763 / Low: 0.2668).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0595 (+23.72%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3103

2016 Avg (March) 0.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3073	0.2969	0.3024
February	0.3160	0.2969	0.3074
March	0.3173	0.2929	0.3103
April	0.3029	0.2869	0.2945
May	0.2916	0.2819	0.2865
June	0.2964	0.2828	0.2907
July	0.2835	0.2727	0.2799
August	0.2763	0.2668	0.2726
September	0.2782	0.2678	0.2724
October	0.2711	0.2547	0.2650
November	0.2597	0.2495	0.2555
December	0.2870	0.2578	0.2714