2018 FKP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3255.2050 TZS

YEARLY LOW

2886.0588 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

3039.8216 TZS

2018 FKP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3255.2050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2886.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 369.1461 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3105.2601 to the December average rate of 2916.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3255.2050 was up 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 3243.6285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,276,025 TZS

2017 Average 14,420,532 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 14,430,294 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,845,730.65 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3223.6024

2889.0377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3117.1930, compared to 2962.4503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 154.7427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3117.1930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2962.4503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 167.5021 TZS (High: 3200.8248 / Low: 3033.3227). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 55.8360 TZS (High: 3023.7165 / Low: 2967.8804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±167.5021

July Spread (Stable) ±55.8360

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 123.7477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -123.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3195.7220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2824.3064), the exchange rate shifted by +371.4156 (+13.15%).

2018 Avg (April) 3195.7220

2017 Avg (April) 2824.3064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3200.8248	3033.3227	3105.2601
February	3214.4625	3097.7572	3147.7850
March	3215.3485	3103.4849	3152.3884
April	3255.2050	3145.4327	3195.7220
May	3107.1936	3023.8165	3071.9743
June	3089.0138	2974.3140	3030.0281
July	3023.7165	2967.8804	3000.5205
August	2993.2905	2895.5988	2937.7188
September	3028.9157	2940.9767	2978.7293
October	3028.3612	2910.0206	2978.7933
November	3006.8009	2930.5462	2962.0218
December	2946.6636	2886.0588	2916.9181