YEARLY HIGH
1442.3523 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1314.4453 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1374.9859 TZS

2018 BGN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1442.3523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1314.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.9070 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1401.6527 to the December average rate of 1339.1821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1442.3523 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1471.9452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,211,761 TZS
2017 Average 6,466,058 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,572,226 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639,535.12 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1435.5302
1324.9073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1402.3296, compared to 1347.6422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.6875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1402.3296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1347.6422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 60.2933 TZS (High: 1431.5781 / Low: 1371.2848). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7324 TZS (High: 1367.3581 / Low: 1352.6257).

January Spread (Volatile) ±60.2933
July Spread (Stable) ±14.7324

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 46.6719 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.6719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1426.3116) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1223.3601), the exchange rate shifted by +202.9515 (+16.59%).

2018 Avg (April) 1426.3116
2017 Avg (April) 1223.3601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1431.5781 1371.2848 1401.6527
February 1441.1810 1404.0617 1422.9297
March 1438.0431 1411.7157 1422.6701
April 1442.3523 1410.7203 1426.3116
May 1399.3369 1347.6602 1379.6397
June 1381.2007 1346.0833 1360.7740
July 1367.3581 1352.6257 1361.2378
August 1368.5981 1323.1956 1346.7020
September 1373.7028 1349.5729 1360.6836
October 1356.1495 1324.9529 1343.9216
November 1347.2747 1314.4453 1334.1259
December 1347.7377 1331.0218 1339.1821