YEARLY HIGH
1444.8117 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1317.4903 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1376.2923 TZS

2018 BAM to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1444.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1317.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.3214 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1400.3536 to the December average rate of 1339.8942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1444.8117 was down 1.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1472.1042, 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 7,224,059 TZS
2017 Average 6,464,348 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,587,452 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 636,606.76 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1437.2128
1329.2574
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 1402.5453, compared to 1350.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 52.5060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1402.5453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1350.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 64.2336 TZS (High: 1434.3099 / Low: 1370.0762). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.3198 TZS (High: 1348.3516 / Low: 1331.0318).

January Spread (Volatile) ±64.2336
December Spread (Stable) ±17.3198

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 47.9405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.9405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1428.2165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1223.1587), the exchange rate shifted by +205.0578 (+16.76%).

2018 Avg (April) 1428.2165
2017 Avg (April) 1223.1587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1434.3099 1370.0762 1400.3536
February 1438.5591 1405.8365 1423.1331
March 1435.3107 1403.4728 1422.6289
April 1444.8117 1411.9760 1428.2165
May 1408.2639 1346.9934 1380.2760
June 1378.9280 1342.5624 1360.6638
July 1397.7546 1350.2918 1363.9844
August 1370.3456 1319.9876 1348.2571
September 1395.4252 1349.7151 1365.3875
October 1374.3238 1325.5449 1344.4592
November 1374.7047 1317.4903 1338.2537
December 1348.3516 1331.0318 1339.8942