2017 BIF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4108 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.2662 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2991 TZS

2017 BIF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 1.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3194 to the December average rate of 1.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4108 was down 0.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,054 TZS

2016 Average 6,765 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 6,331 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 723.10 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3239

1.2703

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.3124, compared to 1.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1417 TZS (High: 1.4108 / Low: 1.2691). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 TZS (High: 1.2802 / Low: 1.2662).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1417

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.2895) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-1.09%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.2895

2016 Avg (November) 1.3037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3476	1.2939	1.3194
February	1.3243	1.3029	1.3167
March	1.3221	1.2969	1.3141
April	1.3223	1.3034	1.3164
May	1.3221	1.2980	1.3123
June	1.3036	1.2879	1.2954
July	1.3153	1.2887	1.2968
August	1.2975	1.2789	1.2881
September	1.2935	1.2761	1.2850
October	1.2930	1.2704	1.2812
November	1.4108	1.2691	1.2895
December	1.2802	1.2662	1.2748