YEARLY HIGH
130.1911 TZS
YEARLY LOW
125.8474 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.8632 TZS

2018 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 130.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 125.8474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3436 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.9333 to the December average rate of 128.5545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 130.1911 was down 8.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 141.7787, 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 650,955 TZS
2017 Average 627,871 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 629,237 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,718.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

128.8025
126.7634
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 127.8215, compared to 127.9049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.8215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.9049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.1021 TZS (High: 130.1911 / Low: 127.0890). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7478 TZS (High: 127.8559 / Low: 127.1080).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6363 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 127.5944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 123.3561), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2383 (+3.44%).

2018 Avg (June) 127.5944
2017 Avg (June) 123.3561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.3434 125.8474 126.9333
February 127.8559 127.1080 127.5170
March 128.5080 127.7074 128.0211
April 129.4094 127.5518 128.6325
May 129.6650 127.2631 128.2307
June 130.1911 127.0890 127.5944
July 128.0411 126.9413 127.3272
August 128.5213 127.3494 127.7226
September 128.5213 127.3180 127.7135
October 128.2141 127.2959 127.8033
November 129.2809 127.7708 128.3085
December 129.2971 128.0074 128.5545