Titan FX

YoY Change in Retail Sales in South Africa

Country:
ZARSouth Africa
Importance:
Data Trends
Loading...
DateValue
ForecastActualDeviation
Market Impact of Economic Indicator Releases
To understand the market impact of economic indicator releases, this metric represents the relative price change over a specific period following the release.
Formula: (Close price N minutes after the release - Open price at the time of the release) / Open price at the time of the release
DateRelated Instruments Price Volatility
1 min later5 min later10 min later15 min later30 min later
About YoY Change in Retail Sales in South Africa

Year-on-year retail sales growth rate indicates the change in retail sales in South Africa's retail sector for a specific month compared to the same month of the previous year. This data, published monthly by Statistics South Africa, is crucial for evaluating consumer spending trends.

Year-on-year data helps understand how retail sales fluctuate over longer periods. An increase in retail sales indicates higher consumer purchasing willingness and suggests economic expansion. Conversely, a decrease in retail sales suggests reduced consumer purchasing willingness and potential economic stagnation.

This data serves as important reference material for policymakers to assess consumer trends and formulate appropriate economic policies. It is also a vital source of information for businesses and investors to understand trends in the retail market and economic outlook.

Start Now!

You can access a variety of trading tools and information.

Open Live AccountDemo Account