2017 ZAR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9820 SYP

YEARLY LOW

15.3883 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.9001 SYP

2017 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 41.9820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 15.3883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5937 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7595 to the December average rate of 39.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 150.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.9820 was up 160.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1265, 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 2,099,100 SYP

2016 Average 739,979 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 769,414 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329,686.31 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.7735

13.3946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SYP 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 16.2303, compared to 33.5699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.3396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 23.6278 SYP (High: 39.6065 / Low: 15.9787). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5988 SYP (High: 16.9668 / Low: 16.3680).

August Spread (Volatile) ±23.6278

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5988

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 1.5433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 39.4086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.4045), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0041 (+155.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 39.4086

2016 Avg (December) 15.4045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1887	15.4525	15.7595
February	16.6531	15.9192	16.2703
March	17.2572	15.9304	16.5922
April	16.4550	15.3883	15.9599
May	16.7043	15.7217	16.1755
June	16.9668	16.3680	16.6241
July	16.6347	15.8231	16.3403
August	39.6065	15.9787	32.3671
September	40.2195	37.9228	39.1484
October	38.8218	36.1616	37.6051
November	37.6859	35.5843	36.5498
December	41.9820	37.4156	39.4086