YEARLY HIGH
0.5063 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.3810 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4527 TTD

2016 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.3810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1254 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3949 to the December average rate of 0.4854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5063 was down 9.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5592, 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 25,317 TTD
2015 Average 25,042 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 19,048 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,269.05 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4957
0.3857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TTD 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 0.4266, compared to 0.4789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0470 TTD (High: 0.4678 / Low: 0.4208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 TTD (High: 0.4977 / Low: 0.4766).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.4813) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0299 (+6.63%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.4813
2015 Avg (November) 0.4514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4155 0.3810 0.3949
February 0.4262 0.3993 0.4102
March 0.4470 0.4144 0.4274
April 0.4672 0.4312 0.4517
May 0.4678 0.4208 0.4346
June 0.4614 0.4255 0.4409
July 0.4804 0.4501 0.4636
August 0.5023 0.4572 0.4865
September 0.4961 0.4586 0.4756
October 0.4934 0.4684 0.4808
November 0.5063 0.4663 0.4813
December 0.4977 0.4766 0.4854