YEARLY HIGH
0.5931 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.4340 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5344 TJS

2016 ZAR to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.4340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1591 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4536 to the December average rate of 0.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5931 was up 11.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,656 TJS
2015 Average 24,122 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 21,699 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,957.14 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5835
0.4418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TJS 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 0.5065, compared to 0.5624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0598 TJS (High: 0.4938 / Low: 0.4340). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 TJS (High: 0.5831 / Low: 0.5581).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5637) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0936 (+19.92%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5637
2015 Avg (November) 0.4701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4938 0.4340 0.4536
February 0.5168 0.4850 0.4974
March 0.5327 0.4973 0.5125
April 0.5531 0.5165 0.5388
May 0.5542 0.4981 0.5146
June 0.5458 0.5029 0.5220
July 0.5660 0.5318 0.5465
August 0.5903 0.5371 0.5717
September 0.5823 0.5396 0.5592
October 0.5813 0.5496 0.5652
November 0.5931 0.5453 0.5637
December 0.5831 0.5581 0.5681