YEARLY HIGH
36.0349 TZS
YEARLY LOW
32.1009 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.9392 TZS

2017 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 36.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 32.1009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9341 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2126 to the December average rate of 32.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.0349 was up 7.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.3762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180,175 TZS
2016 Average 161,233 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 160,504 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,670.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.5220
32.2808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TZS 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 33.1344, compared to 32.7440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.6532 TZS (High: 36.0349 / Low: 32.3817). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2283 TZS (High: 32.8467 / Low: 32.6183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6532
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 32.9757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.8648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1108 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (November) 32.9757
2016 Avg (November) 32.8648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.8448 32.4819 33.2126
February 33.5343 33.2244 33.3680
March 33.5655 33.2949 33.4186
April 33.5655 32.9914 33.1323
May 33.0631 32.7061 32.8723
June 33.0751 32.5678 32.8024
July 33.0452 32.5628 32.7776
August 33.0988 32.4983 32.7142
September 32.8467 32.6183 32.7170
October 33.0938 32.7673 32.8951
November 36.0349 32.3817 32.9757
December 32.6470 32.1009 32.3843