YEARLY HIGH
1130.6403 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1059.2076 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1093.8297 TZS

2018 FJD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1130.6403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 1059.2076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.4328 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1112.0618 to the December average rate of 1084.6394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1130.6403 was down 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1205.7376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,653,202 TZS
2017 Average 5,433,919 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,296,038 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 357,163.87 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1121.3554
1061.9559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1107.9154, compared to 1079.7441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.1713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1107.9154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1079.7441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 37.8734 TZS (High: 1129.3876 / Low: 1091.5141). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4808 TZS (High: 1106.3871 / Low: 1090.9063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±37.8734
May Spread (Stable) ±15.4808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.6130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1116.4054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1083.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +33.1928 (+3.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 1116.4054
2017 Avg (February) 1083.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1129.3876 1091.5141 1112.0618
February 1130.6403 1108.7657 1116.4054
March 1123.6501 1102.6283 1111.5104
April 1122.5474 1100.2829 1113.7691
May 1106.3871 1090.9063 1097.1561
June 1120.7491 1083.7792 1096.5896
July 1095.0569 1078.8688 1085.6672
August 1093.5088 1068.0299 1081.7083
September 1084.0345 1065.1565 1075.1134
October 1077.5107 1059.2076 1066.9059
November 1095.8115 1060.9812 1084.4302
December 1097.2589 1071.8755 1084.6394