YEARLY HIGH
0.4851 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.3507 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4136 TTD

2020 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1345 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4693 to the December average rate of 0.4568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4851 was down 5.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5117, 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 24,256 TTD
2019 Average 23,461 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 17,533 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,722.91 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4799
0.3521
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 0.4090, compared to 0.4182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0697 TTD (High: 0.4428 / Low: 0.3732). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 TTD (High: 0.4190 / Low: 0.4059).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4693) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4904), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0211 (-4.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4693
2019 Avg (January) 0.4904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4851 0.4502 0.4693
February 0.4578 0.4313 0.4491
March 0.4428 0.3732 0.4057
April 0.3743 0.3507 0.3628
May 0.3894 0.3546 0.3720
June 0.4091 0.3877 0.3949
July 0.4123 0.3934 0.4033
August 0.4090 0.3822 0.3932
September 0.4199 0.3960 0.4054
October 0.4190 0.4059 0.4128
November 0.4485 0.4177 0.4375
December 0.4680 0.4446 0.4568