YEARLY HIGH
46.8768 TZS
YEARLY LOW
45.3694 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.9133 TZS

2018 DOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 46.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 45.3694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5073 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3356 to the December average rate of 45.6955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.8768 was down 8.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.4718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,384 TZS
2017 Average 236,384 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 226,847 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,536.64 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.3996
45.6314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 46.0205, compared to 45.8062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.8062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.1089 TZS (High: 46.8768 / Low: 45.7679). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2095 TZS (High: 46.1630 / Low: 45.9535).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1089
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 46.0209) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.2813), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2604 (-2.67%).

2018 Avg (June) 46.0209
2017 Avg (June) 47.2813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.6395 46.0943 46.3356
February 46.4268 45.6728 46.0608
March 45.8810 45.5198 45.7067
April 46.2491 45.6584 45.9339
May 46.1630 45.9535 46.0651
June 46.8768 45.7679 46.0209
July 46.0079 45.6762 45.8768
August 45.9478 45.6298 45.8067
September 45.9575 45.5393 45.6970
October 46.6919 45.6463 45.8225
November 46.3319 45.6889 45.9388
December 45.9714 45.3694 45.6955