2017 ZAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3057 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2592 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2821 SAR

2017 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0466 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2762 to the December average rate of 0.2870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3057 was up 8.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2825, 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 15,285 SAR

2016 Average 12,798 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,958 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,327.63 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2933

0.2637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SAR 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 0.2841, compared to 0.2802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0332 SAR (High: 0.3057 / Low: 0.2725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 SAR (High: 0.2884 / Low: 0.2780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2870

2016 Avg (December) 0.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2832	0.2718	0.2762
February	0.2914	0.2785	0.2847
March	0.3023	0.2787	0.2903
April	0.2885	0.2692	0.2793
May	0.2923	0.2749	0.2830
June	0.2968	0.2864	0.2909
July	0.2905	0.2769	0.2858
August	0.2884	0.2780	0.2833
September	0.2929	0.2762	0.2851
October	0.2827	0.2633	0.2738
November	0.2744	0.2592	0.2662
December	0.3057	0.2725	0.2870