YEARLY HIGH
92.2132 TZS
YEARLY LOW
86.4685 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.1552 TZS

2012 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 92.2132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 86.4685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7446 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.7160 to the December average rate of 87.3491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 92.2132 was down 22.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 119.0950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 461,066 TZS
2011 Average 503,309 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 432,343 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,723.04 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

92.1632
86.7960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 90.6610, compared to 87.6494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.6494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.6419 TZS (High: 91.4920 / Low: 89.8500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4285 TZS (High: 87.5003 / Low: 87.0718).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6419
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 91.7160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 117.0796), the exchange rate shifted by -25.3636 (-21.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 91.7160
2011 Avg (January) 117.0796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.2132 91.1801 91.7160
February 91.8902 91.1530 91.5554
March 91.9938 90.7059 91.3511
April 91.4920 89.8500 90.5127
May 90.5772 89.1678 89.7223
June 89.9211 88.2853 89.1086
July 88.7992 88.0701 88.4478
August 88.0036 87.2658 87.6403
September 87.5003 87.0718 87.2706
October 87.7500 87.0133 87.2433
November 88.5489 87.6744 87.9453
December 88.0350 86.4685 87.3491