YEARLY HIGH
31.5239 TZS
YEARLY LOW
28.1758 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.6447 TZS

2019 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 31.5239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 28.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3481 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.5497 to the December average rate of 29.2592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 31.5239 was down 12.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.9586, 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 157,620 TZS
2018 Average 157,385 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 140,879 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,740.51 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.3406
28.3787
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 30.0696, compared to 29.2198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.4177 TZS (High: 29.8645 / Low: 28.4468). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1709 TZS (High: 29.4484 / Low: 29.2775).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1527 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 31.0579) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.4877), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4298 (-4.40%).

2019 Avg (March) 31.0579
2018 Avg (March) 32.4877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7717 30.2925 30.5497
February 31.4726 30.7040 31.0937
March 31.5239 30.4910 31.0579
April 30.4806 29.6893 29.9053
May 29.8645 28.4468 29.1392
June 28.9859 28.2134 28.6717
July 28.9207 28.1758 28.6255
August 29.7524 28.7204 29.2783
September 29.5308 29.2703 29.3672
October 29.4484 29.2775 29.3787
November 29.5188 29.2240 29.4098
December 29.5161 29.1424 29.2592