YEARLY HIGH
2326.8398 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2227.1851 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2276.8185 TZS

2018 BMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 2326.8398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 2227.1851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.6547 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2246.9439 to the December average rate of 2302.4668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2326.8398 was down 6.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2480.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,634,199 TZS
2017 Average 11,187,250 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 11,135,925 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 498,273.74 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2308.0191
2241.3916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 2265.0795, compared to 2288.5575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.4780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2265.0795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2288.5575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 56.8398 TZS (High: 2326.8398 / Low: 2270.0000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9017 TZS (High: 2287.3764 / Low: 2281.4747).

June Spread (Volatile) ±56.8398
September Spread (Stable) ±5.9017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2250 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2279.2880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2233.6209), the exchange rate shifted by +45.6671 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (June) 2279.2880
2017 Avg (June) 2233.6209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2267.2509 2227.1851 2246.9439
February 2260.9000 2249.7582 2253.3175
March 2263.0500 2251.2624 2256.5117
April 2291.2272 2258.0500 2272.9026
May 2284.5000 2276.0759 2281.5130
June 2326.8398 2270.0000 2279.2880
July 2280.9151 2271.6776 2277.3724
August 2287.7000 2274.4000 2282.8156
September 2287.3764 2281.4747 2284.2465
October 2294.2043 2280.5706 2288.3001
November 2311.3930 2289.6849 2296.1435
December 2310.9268 2292.8816 2302.4668