YEARLY HIGH
292.0322 TZS
YEARLY LOW
282.2050 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
287.3882 TZS

2016 GTQ to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 292.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 282.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8272 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.2354 to the December average rate of 290.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 292.0322 was down 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 302.5340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,460,161 TZS
2015 Average 1,330,342 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,411,025 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,136.08 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

291.6065
282.5299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 284.9904, compared to 289.7861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.9904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.7861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.9305 TZS (High: 287.2754 / Low: 282.3449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1439 TZS (High: 285.8462 / Low: 284.7023).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.9305
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0728 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 290.8501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 283.4639), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3862 (+2.61%).

2016 Avg (October) 290.8501
2015 Avg (October) 283.4639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 287.2919 282.5498 285.2354
February 285.8462 284.7023 285.3590
March 284.9565 282.2050 283.2862
April 284.4212 282.7426 283.4147
May 287.2754 282.3449 285.9361
June 287.3999 286.0019 286.7112
July 289.2402 285.9808 287.7286
August 291.2198 288.9719 290.0002
September 290.4043 289.2260 289.7066
October 292.0322 289.7677 290.8501
November 291.0610 289.3759 290.3293
December 291.7657 288.6604 290.1016