YEARLY HIGH
1.8550 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6043 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7080 ZAR

2023 TJS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TJS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.8550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 1.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2508 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6690 to the December average rate of 1.7000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8550 was up 0.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8404, 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 9,275 ZAR
2022 Average 7,561 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,021 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7578
1.6570
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 1.7098, compared to 1.7061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.2267 ZAR (High: 1.8550 / Low: 1.6283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 ZAR (High: 1.7506 / Low: 1.7075).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2267
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0683 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.7337) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5257 (+43.52%).

2023 Avg (March) 1.7337
2022 Avg (March) 1.2080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6933 1.6378 1.6690
February 1.8399 1.6527 1.7258
March 1.8550 1.6283 1.7337
April 1.6971 1.6299 1.6654
May 1.8122 1.6758 1.7494
June 1.7971 1.6644 1.7156
July 1.7561 1.6043 1.6672
August 1.7502 1.6678 1.7114
September 1.7506 1.7075 1.7272
October 1.7829 1.7028 1.7353
November 1.7305 1.6576 1.6957
December 1.7434 1.6684 1.7000