YEARLY HIGH
100.0625 TZS
YEARLY LOW
81.4132 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.8361 TZS

2017 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 100.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 81.4132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6492 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2351 to the December average rate of 81.9489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 100.0625 was down 3.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 103.4581, 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 500,312 TZS
2016 Average 500,473 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 407,066 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,246.07 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

99.9790
80.3098
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 97.7094, compared to 89.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.7094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 13.6501 TZS (High: 95.8694 / Low: 82.2194). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2978 TZS (High: 82.7110 / Low: 81.4132).

October Spread (Volatile) ±13.6501
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.1854 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 98.2351) against the same month in 2016 (average: 102.7039), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4688 (-4.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 98.2351
2016 Avg (January) 102.7039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.0625 96.6946 98.2351
February 99.4361 97.7722 98.3399
March 98.5941 96.8739 98.0532
April 98.5941 97.0135 97.7476
May 97.8250 96.4056 97.1658
June 97.4289 96.0510 96.7151
July 97.8057 95.5505 96.2961
August 96.7609 95.1433 95.9726
September 96.1105 94.7401 95.4236
October 95.8694 82.2194 87.2382
November 90.5950 81.7026 82.8973
December 82.7110 81.4132 81.9489