YEARLY HIGH
280.8530 TZS
YEARLY LOW
110.8157 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.0598 TZS

2016 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 280.8530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 110.8157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 170.0372 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.6624 to the December average rate of 118.3713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 280.8530 was down 7.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 302.5333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,404,265 TZS
2015 Average 1,320,207 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 554,079 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 850,186.06 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

295.2256
102.2936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 259.8755, compared to 208.2441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 51.6314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.8755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.2441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 124.3003 TZS (High: 245.8613 / Low: 121.5610). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9652 TZS (High: 246.3055 / Low: 245.3403).

November Spread (Volatile) ±124.3003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 99.0985 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -99.0985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 278.6624) against the same month in 2015 (average: 243.7109), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9515 (+14.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 278.6624
2015 Avg (January) 243.7109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 280.8530 275.5083 278.6624
February 280.2072 277.6854 279.1479
March 280.1006 244.1939 261.0245
April 248.0595 246.1557 246.7960
May 247.2057 246.2067 246.6824
June 248.6420 245.7534 246.9398
July 247.5180 245.5984 246.6136
August 247.0203 245.8602 246.2766
September 246.3055 245.3403 245.8216
October 246.1146 245.0388 245.7399
November 245.8613 121.5610 146.6415
December 122.3718 110.8157 118.3713