2018 BAM to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |