YEARLY HIGH
320.6246 TZS
YEARLY LOW
312.1100 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
316.7650 TZS

2016 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 320.6246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 312.1100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5146 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.8757 to the December average rate of 314.5917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 320.6246 was down 4.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 334.4524, 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 1,603,123 TZS
2015 Average 1,475,182 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,560,550 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,573.02 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

320.1257
314.0886
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 317.8217, compared to 315.7084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 317.8217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.7084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.1247 TZS (High: 318.2347 / Low: 312.1100). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2218 TZS (High: 316.6594 / Low: 315.4376).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1247
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2218

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 318.5997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 274.5242), the exchange rate shifted by +44.0755 (+16.06%).

2016 Avg (April) 318.5997
2015 Avg (April) 274.5242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 318.2347 312.1100 315.8757
February 319.4301 315.6345 317.1559
March 320.5276 318.8153 319.6226
April 320.6246 316.4215 318.5997
May 318.2163 315.5901 317.5290
June 318.9542 317.3946 318.1470
July 319.0364 315.9101 317.6326
August 316.6594 315.4376 315.9915
September 316.4673 314.7098 315.4053
October 316.0864 314.8188 315.4452
November 316.0106 313.9404 315.1843
December 315.8535 312.9382 314.5917