2017 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

461.7484 PYG

YEARLY LOW

392.2816 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

423.7331 PYG

2017 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 461.7484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 392.2816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.4668 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 422.4838 to the December average rate of 432.9849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 461.7484 was up 6.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 432.0376, 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 23,087,419 PYG

2016 Average 19,354,191 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 19,614,078 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,473,340.94 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

437.0310

399.9000

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 426.3498, compared to 421.1164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 426.3498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.1164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 50.0829 PYG (High: 456.4059 / Low: 406.3230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.9870 PYG (High: 442.5714 / Low: 425.5844).

March Spread (Volatile) ±50.0829

February Spread (Stable) ±16.9870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 17.8225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 432.9849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 417.7448), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2401 (+3.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 432.9849

2016 Avg (December) 417.7448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	433.6881	414.9037	422.4838
February	442.5714	425.5844	433.9368
March	456.4059	406.3230	427.2496
April	429.2205	393.8168	417.0841
May	443.5483	407.1948	424.6312
June	442.7267	424.0104	432.7136
July	429.6946	407.0711	422.1195
August	438.1559	410.8943	422.0857
September	446.3633	416.9306	432.1682
October	425.8096	400.7098	414.3457
November	417.1747	392.2816	402.9942
December	461.7484	412.6136	432.9849