YEARLY HIGH
342.2940 TZS
YEARLY LOW
331.1392 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.8447 TZS

2019 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 342.2940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 331.1392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1548 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.8151 to the December average rate of 332.5039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 342.2940 was up 1.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 336.5641, 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 1,711,470 TZS
2018 Average 1,647,636 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,655,696 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,773.91 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

339.6246
331.8566
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 334.9349, compared to 332.7546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.9349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.7546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 7.2256 TZS (High: 342.2940 / Low: 335.0684). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7596 TZS (High: 333.0147 / Low: 332.2551).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.2256
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7596

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 4.8865 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 338.9772) against the same month in 2018 (average: 326.5098), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4674 (+3.82%).

2019 Avg (March) 338.9772
2018 Avg (March) 326.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.8610 332.5974 333.8151
February 340.3707 334.4122 336.9579
March 342.2940 335.0684 338.9772
April 335.3187 332.9087 334.0907
May 335.1704 332.1938 333.0710
June 334.4113 331.5655 332.6976
July 333.3059 331.4766 332.6825
August 338.0618 332.3180 332.9714
September 335.5413 331.7026 332.6421
October 333.1871 331.1392 332.5484
November 333.7809 332.7818 333.1791
December 333.0147 332.2551 332.5039