YEARLY HIGH
1182.1243 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1144.8459 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1153.5905 TZS

2019 BBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1182.1243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 1144.8459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2784 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1153.0742 to the December average rate of 1149.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1182.1243 was up 1.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 1163.4199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,910,622 TZS
2018 Average 5,692,356 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,724,230 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,392.17 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1172.9045
1146.9968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1157.3112, compared to 1149.8699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1157.3112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1149.8699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 24.5243 TZS (High: 1182.1243 / Low: 1157.6000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1318 TZS (High: 1151.0818 / Low: 1148.9500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.5243
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 15.4063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1170.7456) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1128.2558), the exchange rate shifted by +42.4897 (+3.77%).

2019 Avg (March) 1170.7456
2018 Avg (March) 1128.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1158.4841 1149.9488 1153.0742
February 1175.8879 1155.6000 1164.5107
March 1182.1243 1157.6000 1170.7456
April 1158.6846 1151.5828 1155.3392
May 1157.5544 1147.4815 1150.5907
June 1152.0001 1148.1689 1149.6066
July 1151.4726 1147.3436 1149.7626
August 1151.0818 1148.9500 1149.7250
September 1150.9500 1148.8000 1149.3505
October 1151.8560 1144.8459 1149.5314
November 1154.2000 1148.7173 1151.6942
December 1150.5520 1148.1501 1149.1558