YEARLY HIGH
356.9476 TZS
YEARLY LOW
313.6826 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
322.5213 TZS

2017 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 356.9476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 313.6826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.2651 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.3538 to the December average rate of 324.3029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 356.9476 was up 11.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 320.6246, 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 1,784,738 TZS
2016 Average 1,583,811 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,568,413 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,325.31 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

326.6500
319.7815
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 321.7013, compared to 323.3414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 321.7013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.3414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 36.4702 TZS (High: 356.9476 / Low: 320.4774). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0329 TZS (High: 326.4504 / Low: 323.4176).

November Spread (Volatile) ±36.4702
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 326.0776) against the same month in 2016 (average: 315.1843), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8933 (+3.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 326.0776
2016 Avg (November) 315.1843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.1846 313.6826 320.3538
February 323.4534 319.7206 322.1462
March 324.1114 320.4005 321.9134
April 324.3643 320.3559 322.1076
May 323.4640 319.6683 321.8414
June 324.0341 319.5478 321.8451
July 324.7569 319.6610 321.8057
August 324.1891 318.2580 321.6668
September 324.1698 318.3018 321.3046
October 326.4504 323.4176 324.8906
November 356.9476 320.4774 326.0776
December 326.5583 322.3543 324.3029