YEARLY HIGH
2.3042 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6860 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8803 ZAR

2016 TJS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TJS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.3042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.6860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6183 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2070 to the December average rate of 1.7606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3042 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3337, 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 11,521 ZAR
2015 Average 10,389 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,430 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,091.29 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2527
1.7049
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 1.9813, compared to 1.7792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2791 ZAR (High: 2.3042 / Low: 2.0251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 ZAR (High: 1.7917 / Low: 1.7150).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2791
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1958 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+0.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2070
2015 Avg (January) 2.1899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3042 2.0251 2.2070
February 2.0617 1.9351 2.0113
March 2.0107 1.8773 1.9516
April 1.9363 1.8080 1.8568
May 2.0075 1.8043 1.9450
June 1.9883 1.8321 1.9164
July 1.8805 1.7667 1.8301
August 1.8619 1.6941 1.7506
September 1.8533 1.7173 1.7892
October 1.8196 1.7202 1.7695
November 1.8340 1.6860 1.7752
December 1.7917 1.7150 1.7606