YEARLY HIGH
2.6249 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.9749 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2198 ZAR

2016 TTD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TTD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.6249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.9749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6500 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5343 to the December average rate of 2.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6249 was up 5.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,124 ZAR
2015 Average 10,048 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,875 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,249.85 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5820
2.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 2.3500, compared to 2.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2388 ZAR (High: 2.3766 / Low: 2.1378). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 ZAR (High: 2.0981 / Low: 2.0093).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2388
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0888

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1256 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.5343) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7161 (+39.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.5343
2015 Avg (January) 1.8182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6249 2.4065 2.5343
February 2.5041 2.3461 2.4387
March 2.4129 2.2373 2.3405
April 2.3193 2.1404 2.2148
May 2.3766 2.1378 2.3027
June 2.3502 2.1673 2.2689
July 2.2216 2.0816 2.1577
August 2.1874 1.9908 2.0570
September 2.1806 2.0158 2.1036
October 2.1349 2.0269 2.0805
November 2.1447 1.9749 2.0788
December 2.0981 2.0093 2.0605