YEARLY HIGH
13.5378 TZS
YEARLY LOW
7.3788 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2951 TZS

2018 AOA to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.5378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 7.3788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1590 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6153 to the December average rate of 7.4528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5378 was down 9.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,689 TZS
2017 Average 67,429 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 36,894 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,794.78 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1361
6.8864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 10.5913, compared to 7.9989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.6906 TZS (High: 13.5378 / Low: 10.8472). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 TZS (High: 7.4529 / Low: 7.3788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6906
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8900 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.6153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7449 (-5.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.6153
2017 Avg (January) 13.3602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5378 10.8472 12.6153
February 10.8885 10.5604 10.7253
March 10.6434 10.4747 10.5385
April 10.5632 10.1088 10.4253
May 10.1080 9.5327 9.8240
June 9.6221 9.1391 9.4193
July 9.1631 8.8760 8.9927
August 8.8748 8.2616 8.5867
September 8.2810 7.7556 8.0005
October 7.7078 7.4319 7.5534
November 7.4529 7.3788 7.4072
December 7.4923 7.4091 7.4528