YEARLY HIGH
0.2356 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2184 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2248 TZS

2012 GNF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.2356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.2184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2282 to the December average rate of 0.2255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2356 was down 11.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,178 TZS
2011 Average 1,149 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,092 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.27 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2310
0.2191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.2267, compared to 0.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 TZS (High: 0.2356 / Low: 0.2240). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 TZS (High: 0.2214 / Low: 0.2184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2263) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+4.63%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2263
2011 Avg (May) 0.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2308 0.2265 0.2282
February 0.2323 0.2280 0.2300
March 0.2344 0.2243 0.2261
April 0.2285 0.2222 0.2256
May 0.2356 0.2240 0.2263
June 0.2270 0.2201 0.2239
July 0.2238 0.2202 0.2219
August 0.2214 0.2184 0.2201
September 0.2267 0.2187 0.2219
October 0.2266 0.2203 0.2226
November 0.2273 0.2228 0.2250
December 0.2309 0.2237 0.2255