YEARLY HIGH
4.1025 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.6664 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9502 TZS

2018 CRC to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 4.1025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 3.6664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4361 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9616 to the December average rate of 3.8468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1025 was down 5.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3422, 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 20,513 TZS
2017 Average 19,773 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 18,332 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,180.69 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0581
3.7370
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 3.9902, compared to 3.9101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1861 TZS (High: 3.8525 / Low: 3.6664). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 TZS (High: 4.0409 / Low: 4.0221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1861
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.0197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0877 (+2.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.0197
2017 Avg (June) 3.9321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9858 3.9426 3.9616
February 3.9709 3.9290 3.9449
March 3.9925 3.9498 3.9690
April 4.0550 3.9839 4.0146
May 4.0409 4.0221 4.0313
June 4.1025 4.0019 4.0197
July 4.0236 3.9940 4.0150
August 4.0402 3.9978 4.0213
September 3.9978 3.9051 3.9441
October 3.9450 3.7740 3.8700
November 3.8525 3.6664 3.7637
December 3.8714 3.8030 3.8468