YEARLY HIGH
1.7559 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3921 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5514 ZAR

2017 TJS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TJS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.7559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.3921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3638 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7190 to the December average rate of 1.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7559 was down 23.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3042, 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 8,779 ZAR
2016 Average 9,400 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,961 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,818.88 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7444
1.4400
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 1.5809, compared to 1.5219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1786 ZAR (High: 1.6581 / Low: 1.4795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 ZAR (High: 1.4884 / Low: 1.4337).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1786
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7190) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4880 (-22.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7190
2016 Avg (January) 2.2070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7559 1.6733 1.7190
February 1.6987 1.5922 1.6516
March 1.6512 1.5184 1.5869
April 1.6581 1.4795 1.5513
May 1.5995 1.4519 1.5113
June 1.4884 1.4337 1.4654
July 1.5368 1.4669 1.4935
August 1.5385 1.4665 1.5046
September 1.5442 1.4525 1.4930
October 1.6171 1.5068 1.5562
November 1.6447 1.5437 1.5996
December 1.5611 1.3921 1.4843