YEARLY HIGH
166.7205 TZS
YEARLY LOW
135.9972 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.3568 TZS

2016 ARS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 166.7205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 135.9972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7232 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.9511 to the December average rate of 137.4707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 166.7205 was down 34.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 254.5314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 833,602 TZS
2015 Average 1,103,527 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 679,986 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,616.08 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

163.2992
135.1226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 153.0130, compared to 143.7006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.7006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 16.5491 TZS (High: 155.2424 / Low: 138.6933). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3505 TZS (High: 144.4357 / Low: 142.0852).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.5491
October Spread (Stable) ±2.3505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.9829 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 160.9511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 205.9491), the exchange rate shifted by -44.9980 (-21.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 160.9511
2015 Avg (January) 205.9491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.7205 157.5854 160.9511
February 155.2424 138.6933 147.9682
March 151.3151 139.2254 146.7020
April 155.9914 147.8812 152.2538
May 157.4316 153.1796 155.0909
June 159.5612 143.6256 155.1121
July 150.0028 145.3103 147.0060
August 149.0622 145.5044 147.3300
September 146.4490 142.0986 144.5373
October 144.4357 142.0852 143.6735
November 145.4435 138.0352 142.1862
December 140.7086 135.9972 137.4707