2017 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5715 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.4608 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4991 SDG

2017 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.4608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1107 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4738 to the December average rate of 0.5152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5715 was up 17.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4874, 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 28,574 SDG

2016 Average 21,048 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 23,039 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,535.35 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5221

0.4694

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ZAR to SDG 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 0.4986, compared to 0.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0863 SDG (High: 0.5715 / Low: 0.4851). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 SDG (High: 0.4858 / Low: 0.4656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5152) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0468 (+9.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5152

2016 Avg (December) 0.4684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4858	0.4656	0.4738
February	0.5158	0.4764	0.4893
March	0.5392	0.4813	0.5092
April	0.5124	0.4803	0.4978
May	0.5220	0.4871	0.5038
June	0.5292	0.5089	0.5177
July	0.5173	0.4930	0.5083
August	0.5154	0.4923	0.5038
September	0.5214	0.4916	0.5080
October	0.5035	0.4691	0.4878
November	0.4901	0.4608	0.4739
December	0.5715	0.4851	0.5152