2018 CDF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4562 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.3739 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4060 TZS

2018 CDF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.4562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.3739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0823 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4033 to the December average rate of 1.4164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4562 was down 22.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8883, 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 7,281 TZS

2017 Average 7,733 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 6,869 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.73 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4185

1.3933

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 1.4049, compared to 1.4071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4049

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0823 TZS (High: 1.4562 / Low: 1.3739). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 TZS (High: 1.4148 / Low: 1.4096).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.4056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0343 (-2.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.4056

2017 Avg (July) 1.4399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4372	1.3891	1.4033
February	1.4093	1.3855	1.3990
March	1.4048	1.3877	1.3954
April	1.4190	1.3979	1.4075
May	1.4148	1.4096	1.4129
June	1.4408	1.4059	1.4115
July	1.4562	1.3739	1.4056
August	1.4157	1.3900	1.4035
September	1.4062	1.3899	1.3967
October	1.4236	1.3923	1.4056
November	1.4314	1.3939	1.4148
December	1.4354	1.4017	1.4164