YEARLY HIGH
33.1299 TZS
YEARLY LOW
31.6915 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.5284 TZS

2016 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 33.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 31.6915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4385 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4415 to the December average rate of 32.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.1299 was down 8.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.2869, 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 165,650 TZS
2015 Average 158,700 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 158,457 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,192.31 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.0546
31.9424
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 32.5642, compared to 32.4926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.4926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0899 TZS (High: 32.7814 / Low: 31.6915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2312 TZS (High: 32.7832 / Low: 32.5520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0899
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4275 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 32.9619) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.2390), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7229 (+9.00%).

2016 Avg (April) 32.9619
2015 Avg (April) 30.2390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.7692 32.0792 32.4415
February 32.2587 31.8549 32.0351
March 32.9981 32.2085 32.6468
April 33.1299 32.8436 32.9619
May 32.9738 32.3910 32.7280
June 32.8752 32.1315 32.5722
July 32.7659 32.4427 32.5818
August 32.7832 32.5520 32.6628
September 32.8595 32.5272 32.6716
October 32.8262 32.5930 32.6920
November 32.7814 31.6915 32.2646
December 32.3151 31.7874 32.0831