YEARLY HIGH
1.7555 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.6925 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7214 TZS

2012 CDF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.7555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.6925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0630 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7412 to the December average rate of 1.7208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7555 was down 11.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,778 TZS
2011 Average 8,694 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 8,463 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7453
1.6969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.7312, compared to 1.7117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0569 TZS (High: 1.7555 / Low: 1.6987). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 TZS (High: 1.7314 / Low: 1.7157).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0569
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.7232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+3.16%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.7232
2011 Avg (May) 1.6705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7509 1.7230 1.7412
February 1.7550 1.7091 1.7364
March 1.7478 1.7210 1.7387
April 1.7419 1.7008 1.7263
May 1.7555 1.6987 1.7232
June 1.7336 1.6998 1.7212
July 1.7289 1.7021 1.7154
August 1.7187 1.6935 1.7027
September 1.7103 1.6925 1.7009
October 1.7202 1.6957 1.7063
November 1.7314 1.7157 1.7238
December 1.7351 1.7093 1.7208