2017 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0591 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0491 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0543 XDR

2017 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0545 to the December average rate of 0.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0591 was up 7.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0549, 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 2,957 XDR

2016 Average 2,456 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,456 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.66 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0578

0.0497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XDR 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 0.0556, compared to 0.0530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0063 XDR (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0512). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XDR (High: 0.0555 / Low: 0.0538).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0572) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+22.53%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0572

2016 Avg (March) 0.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0555	0.0538	0.0545
February	0.0575	0.0547	0.0560
March	0.0591	0.0547	0.0572
April	0.0564	0.0531	0.0547
May	0.0563	0.0535	0.0549
June	0.0572	0.0549	0.0561
July	0.0554	0.0532	0.0546
August	0.0544	0.0526	0.0535
September	0.0550	0.0522	0.0535
October	0.0533	0.0498	0.0518
November	0.0517	0.0491	0.0504
December	0.0575	0.0512	0.0541