YEARLY HIGH
55.9329 TZS
YEARLY LOW
50.3252 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1000 TZS

2016 GMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 55.9329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 50.3252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6077 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2388 to the December average rate of 50.8606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.9329 was down 1.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.5962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,664 TZS
2015 Average 248,332 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 251,626 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,038.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

55.8448
50.4075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 53.0712, compared to 51.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.9025 TZS (High: 55.9329 / Low: 51.0304). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3002 TZS (High: 51.2753 / Low: 50.9751).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.9025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 53.8713) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.8107), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0606 (+25.84%).

2016 Avg (March) 53.8713
2015 Avg (March) 42.8107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.7207 54.6214 55.2388
February 55.8660 55.0874 55.3917
March 55.9329 51.0304 53.8713
April 51.6479 51.0758 51.3588
May 51.4715 51.1025 51.2237
June 51.7982 50.9784 51.3431
July 51.5440 51.1023 51.2949
August 51.5858 50.8742 51.2469
September 51.4353 51.0445 51.2006
October 51.2753 50.9751 51.1197
November 51.4273 50.6357 51.0495
December 51.3471 50.3252 50.8606