YEARLY HIGH
0.5484 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.4651 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5064 TTD

2017 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.4651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4945 to the December average rate of 0.5149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5484 was up 8.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5063, 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 27,421 TTD
2016 Average 22,643 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 23,257 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,163.80 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5256
0.4732
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 0.5092, compared to 0.5037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0593 TTD (High: 0.5484 / Low: 0.4891). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 TTD (High: 0.5328 / Low: 0.5130).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+6.09%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5149
2016 Avg (December) 0.4854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5077 0.4863 0.4945
February 0.5224 0.4991 0.5103
March 0.5429 0.5026 0.5203
April 0.5165 0.4833 0.5016
May 0.5264 0.4909 0.5073
June 0.5328 0.5130 0.5212
July 0.5237 0.4938 0.5133
August 0.5221 0.4967 0.5096
September 0.5263 0.4994 0.5145
October 0.5056 0.4728 0.4922
November 0.4940 0.4651 0.4776
December 0.5484 0.4891 0.5149