YEARLY HIGH
1472.1042 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1160.1600 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1292.3899 TZS

2017 BAM to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1472.1042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1160.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 311.9442 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1204.5690 to the December average rate of 1357.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1472.1042 was up 14.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1288.7774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,360,521 TZS
2016 Average 6,182,132 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,800,800 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,559,721.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1383.0207
1188.3461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1234.1881, compared to 1350.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 116.4035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1234.1881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1350.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 146.0947 TZS (High: 1472.1042 / Low: 1326.0095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.5899 TZS (High: 1360.5037 / Low: 1333.9138).

November Spread (Volatile) ±146.0947
October Spread (Stable) ±26.5899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 16.4706 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.4706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1358.4585) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1202.5005), the exchange rate shifted by +155.9580 (+12.97%).

2017 Avg (November) 1358.4585
2016 Avg (November) 1202.5005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1238.5570 1160.1600 1204.5690
February 1233.7644 1199.5609 1213.8153
March 1238.3423 1198.3971 1218.2314
April 1251.0264 1205.3161 1223.1587
May 1285.6467 1241.0999 1263.6074
June 1308.5242 1271.2125 1281.7471
July 1345.1185 1298.5129 1318.2593
August 1371.0269 1340.9043 1352.3686
September 1383.5347 1347.2658 1366.7978
October 1360.5037 1333.9138 1350.3272
November 1472.1042 1326.0095 1358.4585
December 1375.9269 1342.7961 1357.3385