YEARLY HIGH
5.5732 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.6859 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0234 ZAR

2018 TND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 5.5732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 4.6859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8874 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9852 to the December average rate of 4.8578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5732 was down 7.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,866 ZAR
2017 Average 27,640 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 23,429 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,436.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3483
4.8093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 4.9909, compared to 5.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5368 ZAR (High: 5.5732 / Low: 5.0365). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1770 ZAR (High: 5.0782 / Low: 4.9012).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5368
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2683 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5.3034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0690 (-1.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 5.3034
2017 Avg (September) 5.3724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0782 4.9012 4.9852
February 5.1008 4.7884 4.9353
March 5.0261 4.8160 4.9288
April 5.1209 4.8488 4.9853
May 5.1860 4.8710 4.9733
June 5.2970 4.8877 5.1377
July 5.2812 4.8856 5.0779
August 5.3524 4.8909 5.1200
September 5.5732 5.0365 5.3034
October 5.2757 5.0065 5.1224
November 5.0366 4.6866 4.8542
December 4.9851 4.6859 4.8578