2018 ZAR to TTD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5849 TTD

YEARLY LOW

0.4372 TTD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5127 TTD

2018 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.5849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1477 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5527 to the December average rate of 0.4730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5849 was up 6.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5484, 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 29,246 TTD

2017 Average 25,322 TTD

Yearly Trough Low 21,861 TTD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,384.94 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5816

0.4466

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 0.5495, compared to 0.4760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0514 TTD (High: 0.5099 / Low: 0.4585). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 TTD (High: 0.5507 / Low: 0.5273).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0514

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5703) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0500 (+9.61%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5703

2017 Avg (March) 0.5203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5680	0.5393	0.5527
February	0.5843	0.5536	0.5703
March	0.5849	0.5586	0.5703
April	0.5756	0.5456	0.5584
May	0.5507	0.5273	0.5379
June	0.5373	0.4861	0.5072
July	0.5140	0.4868	0.5035
August	0.5099	0.4585	0.4799
September	0.4777	0.4372	0.4578
October	0.4779	0.4535	0.4636
November	0.4929	0.4657	0.4781
December	0.4926	0.4630	0.4730