YEARLY HIGH
2611.2200 TZS
YEARLY LOW
100.7767 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1292.1322 TZS

2026 CUP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2611.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 100.7767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2510.4433 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2518.4066 to the December average rate of 102.6287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2611.2200 was down 3.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 2700.8919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,056,100 TZS
2025 Average 12,802,439 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 503,883 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,552,216.50 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2833.2649
-146.4790
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 1688.6967, compared to 102.4385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1586.2582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1688.6967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.4385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2510.4433 TZS (High: 2611.2200 / Low: 100.7767). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1108 TZS (High: 102.6972 / Low: 102.5864).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2510.4433
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2141.5078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2141.5078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2243.3407) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2680.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -436.6772 (-16.29%).

2026 Avg (April) 2243.3407
2025 Avg (April) 2680.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2575.0000 2470.0000 2518.4066
February 2609.1063 2556.1620 2581.7454
March 2609.8460 2550.0000 2584.9529
April 2611.2200 100.7767 2243.3407
May 102.1138 101.1650 101.8330
June 102.1940 101.5047 101.9016
July 102.8155 101.9418 102.2483
August 102.6972 102.5864 102.6287