YEARLY HIGH
1.1539 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.9006 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0440 TZS

2023 CDF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CDF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.9006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2534 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1393 to the December average rate of 0.9229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1539 was down 1.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.1718, 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 5,770 TZS
2022 Average 5,758 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,503 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,266.93 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1609
0.9013
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 1.1035, compared to 0.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1411 TZS (High: 1.1539 / Low: 1.0128). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 TZS (High: 1.0204 / Low: 1.0017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1411
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 1.0818) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1571), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0753 (-6.51%).

2023 Avg (May) 1.0818
2022 Avg (May) 1.1571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1529 1.1295 1.1393
February 1.1438 1.1209 1.1325
March 1.1445 1.1174 1.1288
April 1.1485 1.0757 1.1270
May 1.1539 1.0128 1.0818
June 1.0204 1.0017 1.0115
July 1.0056 0.9627 0.9885
August 1.0224 0.9881 1.0074
September 1.0191 0.9964 1.0087
October 1.0158 0.9621 0.9951
November 1.0179 0.9200 0.9848
December 0.9437 0.9006 0.9229