YEARLY HIGH
8.9433 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.0295 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9759 XPF

2017 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.9433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9138 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2862 to the December average rate of 7.7103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.9433 was up 6.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4088, 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 447,167 XPF
2016 Average 368,057 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 351,476 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,690.76 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8170
7.0652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 8.3734, compared to 7.5784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.0541 XPF (High: 8.7949 / Low: 7.7407). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2261 XPF (High: 8.4207 / Low: 8.1946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0541
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2261

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 0.3784 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.6710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9845), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6865 (+24.15%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.6710
2016 Avg (March) 6.9845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4207 8.1946 8.2862
February 8.7949 7.7407 8.5137
March 8.9433 8.3083 8.6710
April 8.6102 8.0995 8.3232
May 8.3598 7.9922 8.1715
June 8.4628 8.0089 8.2750
July 8.0282 7.6623 7.8966
August 7.7116 7.4833 7.6251
September 7.8144 7.4477 7.6131
October 7.6098 7.1653 7.4144
November 7.3682 7.0295 7.2111
December 8.1742 7.3006 7.7103