YEARLY HIGH
232.2795 TZS
YEARLY LOW
224.6091 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.0591 TZS

2012 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 232.2795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 224.6091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6704 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.2426 to the December average rate of 227.9499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 232.2795 was down 10.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 259.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,161,398 TZS
2011 Average 1,137,496 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,123,045 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,352.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

231.3730
224.7299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 229.4880, compared to 226.6301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.4880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.6301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 4.5058 TZS (High: 229.8865 / Low: 225.3807). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1996 TZS (High: 225.8087 / Low: 224.6091).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.5058
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1996

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 1.4474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 230.8194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 215.7166), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1029 (+7.00%).

2012 Avg (March) 230.8194
2011 Avg (March) 215.7166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 231.8406 228.3274 230.2426
February 231.5993 229.4151 230.5160
March 232.2795 230.0073 230.8194
April 231.7544 228.1865 229.3720
May 230.3132 226.9098 228.4602
June 229.8865 225.3807 227.5179
July 228.0736 224.6538 226.7369
August 226.3654 224.7998 225.4141
September 225.8087 224.6091 225.2835
October 227.5990 224.9777 225.9018
November 230.1580 227.5720 228.4944
December 229.5531 225.9251 227.9499