YEARLY HIGH
2.1499 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8234 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9765 ZAR

2017 TTD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TTD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 2.1499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.8234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3265 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0225 to the December average rate of 1.9451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1499 was down 18.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6249, 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 10,749 ZAR
2016 Average 11,096 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,117 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,632.30 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1121
1.9011
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 1.9651, compared to 1.9880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2213 ZAR (High: 2.0447 / Low: 1.8234). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 ZAR (High: 1.9495 / Low: 1.8768).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2213
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

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 0.1493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.0945) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+0.75%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.0945
2016 Avg (November) 2.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0563 1.9697 2.0225
February 2.0036 1.9142 1.9600
March 1.9897 1.8420 1.9229
April 2.0692 1.9360 1.9943
May 2.0369 1.8996 1.9720
June 1.9495 1.8768 1.9187
July 2.0250 1.9096 1.9486
August 2.0133 1.9153 1.9628
September 2.0023 1.9001 1.9442
October 2.1151 1.9777 2.0326
November 2.1499 2.0242 2.0945
December 2.0447 1.8234 1.9451