2018 TTD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2872 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7097 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9637 ZAR

2018 TTD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.2872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 1.7097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5776 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8098 to the December average rate of 2.1147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2872 was up 6.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1499, 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 11,436 ZAR

2017 Average 9,883 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,548 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,887.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2292

1.7104

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 1.8235, compared to 2.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2199 ZAR (High: 2.1812 / Low: 1.9613). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 ZAR (High: 1.7901 / Low: 1.7097).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2199

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.1860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2418 (+12.43%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.1860

2017 Avg (September) 1.9442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8542	1.7605	1.8098
February	1.8063	1.7114	1.7538
March	1.7901	1.7097	1.7536
April	1.8327	1.7373	1.7910
May	1.8963	1.8158	1.8593
June	2.0571	1.8612	1.9733
July	2.0541	1.9456	1.9866
August	2.1812	1.9613	2.0861
September	2.2872	2.0934	2.1860
October	2.2051	2.0925	2.1576
November	2.1473	2.0288	2.0921
December	2.1596	2.0302	2.1147