2017 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

623.6561 SLL

YEARLY LOW

397.2984 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

562.3755 SLL

2017 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 623.6561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 397.2984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 226.3577 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 508.3000 to the December average rate of 585.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 623.6561 was up 47.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 422.2752, 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 31,182,804 SLL

2016 Average 16,576,353 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 19,864,919 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,317,884.66 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

592.8681

500.6120

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ZAR to SLL 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 558.1965, compared to 566.5545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 558.1965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 566.5545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 160.5697 SLL (High: 557.8681 / Low: 397.2984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.9408 SLL (High: 580.9201 / Low: 555.9793).

January Spread (Volatile) ±160.5697

August Spread (Stable) ±24.9408

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 18.8887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 585.1801) against the same month in 2016 (average: 398.9654), the exchange rate shifted by +186.2147 (+46.67%).

2017 Avg (December) 585.1801

2016 Avg (December) 398.9654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	557.8681	397.2984	508.3000
February	576.6082	549.4183	562.1536
March	602.5969	555.7445	575.6436
April	575.0517	536.6667	556.7549
May	586.5055	547.1583	564.1535
June	594.6138	568.1814	582.1733
July	583.8223	550.8079	571.7682
August	580.9201	555.9793	568.5603
September	588.6651	556.3213	573.8073
October	576.5056	536.7001	557.8302
November	557.8462	528.1313	542.1812
December	623.6561	552.7018	585.1801