YEARLY HIGH
8.6656 VUV
YEARLY LOW
7.3319 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0433 VUV

2017 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 8.6656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 7.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3337 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0185 to the December average rate of 8.1828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6656 was up 7.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0254, 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 433,282 VUV
2016 Average 370,953 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 366,594 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,687.36 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4448
7.4763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 8.2026, compared to 7.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8653 VUV (High: 8.6656 / Low: 7.8004). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2651 VUV (High: 8.1460 / Low: 7.8809).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8653
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2651

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.1828) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3791 (+4.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.1828
2016 Avg (December) 7.8037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1460 7.8809 8.0185
February 8.3747 7.9566 8.1396
March 8.6524 8.0760 8.3641
April 8.4249 7.8235 8.1031
May 8.4859 8.0187 8.2498
June 8.5661 8.1552 8.3408
July 8.2698 7.8354 8.0506
August 8.1016 7.7306 7.8819
September 8.1753 7.7342 7.9231
October 7.9780 7.4459 7.7079
November 7.8413 7.3319 7.5570
December 8.6656 7.8004 8.1828