YEARLY HIGH
946.3553 TZS
YEARLY LOW
857.1520 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
916.7829 TZS

2018 GEL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 946.3553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 857.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.2033 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 878.6223 to the December average rate of 864.7884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 946.3553 was down 2.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 973.2015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,731,777 TZS
2017 Average 4,484,433 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,285,760 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446,016.65 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

941.7480
857.7921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 917.9480, compared to 915.6178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 917.9480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 915.6178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 79.7681 TZS (High: 942.3731 / Low: 862.6050). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5062 TZS (High: 932.0282 / Low: 928.5220).

November Spread (Volatile) ±79.7681
July Spread (Stable) ±3.5062

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 43.9245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.9245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 928.6322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 926.5000), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1322 (+0.23%).

2018 Avg (June) 928.6322
2017 Avg (June) 926.5000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 913.2512 865.5747 878.6223
February 925.9009 908.9175 916.1658
March 928.1297 914.2638 922.2519
April 935.4247 926.2357 932.2610
May 937.8799 920.4553 929.7547
June 946.3553 923.8627 928.6322
July 932.0282 928.5220 930.4814
August 933.1866 917.4697 925.0639
September 934.7008 917.6238 929.9086
October 937.5618 930.5905 934.7517
November 942.3731 862.6050 908.7128
December 872.0293 857.1520 864.7884