YEARLY HIGH
32.7033 TZS
YEARLY LOW
27.5360 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1109 TZS

2012 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 32.7033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 27.5360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1673 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0195 to the December average rate of 29.1385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.7033 was down 10.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.6230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,516 TZS
2011 Average 170,094 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 137,680 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,836.35 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.6800
27.7795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 30.4576, compared to 29.7642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.7282 TZS (High: 30.9978 / Low: 28.2696). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3865 TZS (High: 30.8118 / Low: 30.4253).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7282
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 32.2716) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.1890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9173 (-2.76%).

2012 Avg (February) 32.2716
2011 Avg (February) 33.1890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3665 29.7192 31.0195
February 32.7033 31.7427 32.2716
March 32.2168 30.9540 31.6449
April 31.4913 29.9470 30.5920
May 30.0877 28.2740 29.0295
June 28.6861 27.5360 28.1879
July 30.9978 28.2696 29.6186
August 30.8118 30.4253 30.5982
September 31.5298 28.9706 30.2976
October 31.7140 29.3439 29.7980
November 29.6644 28.7665 29.1342
December 29.6644 28.7187 29.1385