YEARLY HIGH
337.3297 TZS
YEARLY LOW
288.1679 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
304.3749 TZS

2017 GTQ to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 337.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 288.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1618 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.8630 to the December average rate of 304.9387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 337.3297 was up 15.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 292.0322, 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 1,686,648 TZS
2016 Average 1,436,988 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,440,840 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,808.78 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

309.8467
293.5008
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 301.9903, compared to 306.7594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.9903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.7594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 33.8689 TZS (High: 337.3297 / Low: 303.4607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2730 TZS (High: 307.1205 / Low: 304.8475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.8689
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2730

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.5459 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 308.4845) against the same month in 2016 (average: 290.3293), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1553 (+6.25%).

2017 Avg (November) 308.4845
2016 Avg (November) 290.3293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.3951 288.1679 294.8630
February 303.9963 296.5407 300.7066
March 304.6027 301.3360 303.0336
April 306.1147 303.0827 304.1929
May 306.5011 303.4760 304.8001
June 305.7980 302.2164 304.3456
July 310.5341 304.0400 306.3870
August 310.1149 305.9004 308.0664
September 308.6254 305.4026 307.0396
October 307.1205 304.8475 305.6405
November 337.3297 303.4607 308.4845
December 306.3174 303.4087 304.9387