YEARLY HIGH
2.4112 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.8230 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2679 TZS

2016 CDF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 2.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.8230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5882 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3542 to the December average rate of 1.8696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4112 was down 3.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4900, 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 12,056 TZS
2015 Average 10,997 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 9,115 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,941.07 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4100
1.8205
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 2.3535, compared to 2.1823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4760 TZS (High: 2.3772 / Low: 1.9011). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 TZS (High: 2.3666 / Low: 2.3511).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4760
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.3330) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3808), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0478 (-2.01%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.3330
2015 Avg (June) 2.3808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3705 2.3356 2.3542
February 2.3720 2.3420 2.3551
March 2.3752 2.3441 2.3578
April 2.3770 2.3524 2.3609
May 2.3666 2.3511 2.3603
June 2.4112 2.2731 2.3330
July 2.3306 2.2338 2.3010
August 2.2539 2.2222 2.2382
September 2.2463 2.2212 2.2346
October 2.2764 2.2195 2.2456
November 2.3772 1.9011 2.2051
December 1.9213 1.8230 1.8696