YEARLY HIGH
1.4420 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1772 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3015 ZAR

2021 TJS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TJS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.4420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.1772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2648 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3288 to the December average rate of 1.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4420 was down 23.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TJS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,210 ZAR
2020 Average 8,003 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,886 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,323.97 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4248
1.2023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS to ZAR 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 1.2765, compared to 1.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1174 ZAR (High: 1.4420 / Low: 1.3246). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 ZAR (High: 1.2875 / Low: 1.2429).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.3793) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-0.98%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.3793
2020 Avg (November) 1.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3623 1.2873 1.3288
February 1.3269 1.2674 1.2960
March 1.3627 1.2852 1.3152
April 1.2875 1.2429 1.2653
May 1.2713 1.2063 1.2328
June 1.2582 1.1772 1.2209
July 1.3024 1.2454 1.2724
August 1.3448 1.2553 1.2974
September 1.3385 1.2481 1.2859
October 1.3556 1.2766 1.3174
November 1.4420 1.3246 1.3793
December 1.4301 1.3755 1.4063