YEARLY HIGH
9.2536 RSD
YEARLY LOW
6.9774 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1035 RSD

2017 ZAR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 9.2536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 6.9774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2762 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5715 to the December average rate of 7.6836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.2536 was up 7.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.6036, 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 462,679 RSD
2016 Average 379,621 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 348,870 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,808.90 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.1451
7.0002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to RSD 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 8.6295, compared to 7.5774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8224 RSD (High: 8.1094 / Low: 7.2870). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2007 RSD (High: 8.7023 / Low: 8.5016).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8224
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4687 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.9663) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.2018), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7645 (+24.50%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.9663
2016 Avg (March) 7.2018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7023 8.5016 8.5715
February 9.0988 8.5546 8.8398
March 9.2536 8.6202 8.9663
April 8.8558 8.3903 8.5924
May 8.5546 8.2206 8.3876
June 8.6242 8.0555 8.4195
July 8.0931 7.7119 7.9508
August 7.7120 7.4964 7.6356
September 7.8182 7.4378 7.6069
October 7.6055 7.1793 7.4087
November 7.3766 6.9774 7.1789
December 8.1094 7.2870 7.6836