2018 ETB to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

84.3058 TZS

YEARLY LOW

80.8576 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.2910 TZS

2018 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 84.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 80.8576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4481 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.8506 to the December average rate of 81.6580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.3058 was down 15.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 100.0625, 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 421,529 TZS

2017 Average 469,031 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 404,288 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,240.73 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

83.0336

81.5329

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 82.3613, compared to 82.2208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.3613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.2208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.9699 TZS (High: 84.3058 / Low: 82.3359). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2487 TZS (High: 83.0436 / Low: 82.7949).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9699

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2487

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3562 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 82.7054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.7151), the exchange rate shifted by -14.0096 (-14.49%).

2018 Avg (June) 82.7054

2017 Avg (June) 96.7151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	82.8272	81.4029	81.8506
February	82.3506	81.6884	81.9344
March	82.5066	81.7888	82.0585
April	83.4961	81.9173	82.7101
May	83.0436	82.7949	82.9086
June	84.3058	82.3359	82.7054
July	83.3423	82.0819	82.6020
August	83.2020	82.2266	82.5920
September	82.9537	81.6456	82.3791
October	82.8015	81.5597	82.0796
November	82.7945	81.4977	82.0142
December	82.5820	80.8576	81.6580