2017 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4016 YER

YEARLY LOW

17.2946 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.8233 YER

2017 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 20.4016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 17.2946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1070 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4194 to the December average rate of 19.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.4016 was up 8.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.8347, 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 1,020,082 YER

2016 Average 822,915 YER

Yearly Trough Low 864,729 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,352.46 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.5759

17.5981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 18.9472, compared to 18.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9472

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.2186 YER (High: 20.4016 / Low: 18.1830). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6971 YER (High: 19.8131 / Low: 19.1160).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2186

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6971

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 19.1533) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0454), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1078 (+6.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 19.1533

2016 Avg (December) 18.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8866	18.1181	18.4194
February	19.4261	18.5721	18.9821
March	20.1764	18.6011	19.3453
April	19.2561	17.9667	18.6381
May	19.5091	18.3444	18.8873
June	19.8131	19.1160	19.4111
July	19.3930	18.4745	19.0749
August	19.2639	18.5456	18.8995
September	19.5523	18.4280	19.0268
October	18.8733	17.5769	18.2791
November	18.3153	17.2946	17.7630
December	20.4016	18.1830	19.1533