YEARLY HIGH
2.2797 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.8288 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0009 UAH

2017 ZAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.2797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.8288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4509 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0062 to the December average rate of 2.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2797 was up 14.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9963, 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 113,985 UAH
2016 Average 87,207 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 91,442 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,542.77 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1307
1.8724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UAH 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 2.0272, compared to 1.9745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3099 UAH (High: 2.2797 / Low: 1.9698). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 UAH (High: 2.0669 / Low: 1.9869).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3099
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

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 0.0879 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1092) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2133 (+11.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1092
2016 Avg (December) 1.8958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0563 1.9376 2.0062
February 2.1001 1.9980 2.0559
March 2.1881 2.0151 2.0876
April 2.0515 1.9349 1.9997
May 2.0646 1.9317 1.9919
June 2.0669 1.9869 2.0218
July 2.0086 1.9163 1.9747
August 1.9758 1.8940 1.9334
September 2.0311 1.9490 1.9899
October 2.0004 1.8849 1.9461
November 1.9771 1.8288 1.8939
December 2.2797 1.9698 2.1092