YEARLY HIGH
661.6928 UZS
YEARLY LOW
230.8062 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
382.7643 UZS

2017 ZAR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 661.6928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 230.8062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 430.8866 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.5724 to the December average rate of 619.4784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 159.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 661.6928 was up 180.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 235.7401, 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 33,084,639 UZS
2016 Average 10,139,114 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 11,540,309 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,544,329.81 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

657.5690
200.4818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UZS 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 269.6073, compared to 495.9212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 226.3140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.6073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 495.9212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 308.9771 UZS (High: 633.1949 / Low: 324.2178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6080 UZS (High: 309.9008 / Low: 298.2928).

September Spread (Volatile) ±308.9771
June Spread (Stable) ±11.6080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 15.6681 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 619.4784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 230.5115), the exchange rate shifted by +388.9669 (+168.74%).

2017 Avg (December) 619.4784
2016 Avg (December) 230.5115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.3747 230.8062 238.5724
February 257.5588 242.9624 250.3136
March 285.7860 248.6260 267.8363
April 285.0150 263.2676 273.0895
May 298.7268 272.4624 285.3928
June 309.9008 298.2928 302.4390
July 315.4035 294.5400 305.7178
August 322.8260 304.2385 312.8833
September 633.1949 324.2178 575.2806
October 607.2574 567.2102 588.9177
November 594.2955 556.7563 573.2496
December 661.6928 588.7385 619.4784