YEARLY HIGH
4.1151 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.9246 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0212 TZS

2016 CRC to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 4.1151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.9246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0709 to the December average rate of 3.9549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1151 was down 4.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,576 TZS
2015 Average 19,057 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 19,623 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.91 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1073
3.9329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 4.0751, compared to 3.9673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0934 TZS (High: 4.1039 / Low: 4.0106). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 TZS (High: 3.9611 / Low: 3.9456).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0934
October 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 4.0927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5321 (+14.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 4.0927
2015 Avg (April) 3.5607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1039 4.0106 4.0709
February 4.0992 4.0542 4.0767
March 4.0961 4.0762 4.0882
April 4.1151 4.0777 4.0927
May 4.0951 4.0679 4.0824
June 4.0787 4.0032 4.0398
July 4.0222 3.9937 4.0065
August 3.9944 3.9640 3.9811
September 3.9729 3.9510 3.9614
October 3.9611 3.9456 3.9526
November 3.9716 3.9327 3.9474
December 3.9678 3.9246 3.9549