YEARLY HIGH
2602.8750 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2416.7857 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2509.8564 TZS

2012 GBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2602.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2416.7857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 186.0894 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2462.1702 to the December average rate of 2569.4787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2602.8750 was down 10.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 2915.5474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,014,375 TZS
2011 Average 12,705,343 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,083,928 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 930,446.76 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2581.2665
2439.8131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2498.3978, compared to 2521.3149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.9171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2498.3978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2521.3149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 120.6392 TZS (High: 2572.7852 / Low: 2452.1460). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.7934 TZS (High: 2534.1292 / Low: 2494.3358).

May Spread (Volatile) ±120.6392
February Spread (Stable) ±39.7934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 60.5215 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.5215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2569.4787) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2513.7504), the exchange rate shifted by +55.7283 (+2.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 2569.4787
2011 Avg (December) 2513.7504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2509.2016 2418.0233 2462.1702
February 2534.1292 2494.3358 2512.6905
March 2545.7261 2487.9815 2521.0206
April 2574.1201 2497.8348 2530.7823
May 2572.7852 2452.1460 2512.1223
June 2477.4145 2416.7857 2451.6009
July 2491.4945 2443.4034 2466.9505
August 2497.5851 2451.4122 2473.3406
September 2560.0289 2495.1350 2531.9929
October 2564.3173 2518.4044 2537.2801
November 2576.3976 2525.7335 2548.8466
December 2602.8750 2545.5798 2569.4787