YEARLY HIGH
13.0721 TZS
YEARLY LOW
12.4723 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8029 TZS

2018 DJF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 13.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 12.4723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5998 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5735 to the December average rate of 12.9334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0721 was down 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.8754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,361 TZS
2017 Average 62,574 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 62,362 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,998.99 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.9694
12.5375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 12.7506, compared to 12.8552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3229 TZS (High: 13.0721 / Low: 12.7492). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 TZS (High: 12.8468 / Low: 12.7872).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3229
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 12.8039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3114 (+2.49%).

2018 Avg (June) 12.8039
2017 Avg (June) 12.4926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6683 12.4723 12.5735
February 12.7654 12.5987 12.6899
March 12.7849 12.7136 12.7443
April 12.9532 12.7591 12.8492
May 12.9060 12.7910 12.8427
June 13.0721 12.7492 12.8039
July 12.8333 12.7622 12.7972
August 12.8486 12.7739 12.8220
September 12.8468 12.7872 12.8266
October 12.8888 12.8122 12.8535
November 12.9835 12.8612 12.8987
December 12.9827 12.8777 12.9334