YEARLY HIGH
52.2651 TZS
YEARLY LOW
46.8350 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.8718 TZS

2017 GMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 52.2651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 46.8350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4301 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9050 to the December average rate of 47.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.2651 was down 6.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.9329, 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 261,325 TZS
2016 Average 260,457 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 234,175 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,150.31 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.2782
46.7998
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 49.6144, compared to 48.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.6144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.3360 TZS (High: 52.2651 / Low: 46.9290). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3523 TZS (High: 48.7047 / Low: 48.3524).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3360
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9829 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 47.7691) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.0495), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2804 (-6.43%).

2017 Avg (November) 47.7691
2016 Avg (November) 51.0495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.4808 49.3597 50.9050
February 51.0249 49.7530 50.4788
March 50.1741 49.1341 49.8272
April 49.6711 49.1632 49.4130
May 49.1451 48.1807 48.4823
June 48.8277 48.1701 48.5801
July 48.7047 48.3524 48.6051
August 49.4884 48.1841 48.7742
September 48.9507 48.5423 48.7184
October 48.7924 47.2475 47.7355
November 52.2651 46.9290 47.7691
December 47.4019 46.8350 47.1730