YEARLY HIGH
0.2575 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2481 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2516 TZS

2018 GNF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.2575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.2481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2494 to the December average rate of 0.2515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2575 was down 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2755, 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 1,288 TZS
2017 Average 1,227 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,241 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2534
0.2491
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 0.2512, compared to 0.2519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 TZS (High: 0.2575 / Low: 0.2516). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 TZS (High: 0.2536 / Low: 0.2525).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+2.45%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2523
2017 Avg (June) 0.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2508 0.2481 0.2494
February 0.2510 0.2493 0.2502
March 0.2512 0.2498 0.2505
April 0.2540 0.2504 0.2520
May 0.2536 0.2525 0.2530
June 0.2575 0.2516 0.2523
July 0.2526 0.2501 0.2517
August 0.2555 0.2508 0.2523
September 0.2529 0.2502 0.2520
October 0.2535 0.2505 0.2520
November 0.2545 0.2506 0.2521
December 0.2543 0.2497 0.2515