2018 GMD to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.3236 TZS

YEARLY LOW

45.9786 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.3588 TZS

2018 GMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 49.3236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 45.9786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3450 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8154 to the December average rate of 46.5459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.3236 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.2651, 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 246,618 TZS

2017 Average 244,307 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 229,893 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,724.88 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.5835

46.0327

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 47.8184, compared to 46.8992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2900 TZS (High: 47.6190 / Low: 46.3289). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1938 TZS (High: 48.4415 / Low: 48.2477).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2900

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 48.2972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.5801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2828 (-0.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 48.2972

2017 Avg (June) 48.5801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.1815	46.1401	46.8154
February	47.8903	47.0200	47.6007
March	47.8804	47.4266	47.6960
April	48.5635	47.6482	48.1303
May	48.4415	48.2477	48.3709
June	49.3236	48.1034	48.2972
July	48.3032	47.4034	47.7438
August	47.6356	47.3308	47.4552
September	47.6190	46.3289	47.0633
October	46.3998	45.9786	46.2453
November	46.6712	46.1467	46.3420
December	46.8083	46.3770	46.5459