YEARLY HIGH
100.6303 TZS
YEARLY LOW
93.8920 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.2267 TZS

2018 HNL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 100.6303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 93.8920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7383 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.0915 to the December average rate of 94.9162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.6303 was down 3.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 104.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503,152 TZS
2017 Average 476,695 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 469,460 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,691.55 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

96.1651
94.4520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 95.5274, compared to 94.9260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.5274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.9260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.7383 TZS (High: 100.6303 / Low: 93.8920). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5259 TZS (High: 95.2879 / Low: 94.7620).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.7383
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8627 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 94.9162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 94.8496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0665 (+0.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 94.9162
2017 Avg (December) 94.8496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.5383 94.4493 95.0915
February 95.9237 95.0904 95.4763
March 95.7197 95.1919 95.5000
April 96.8112 95.2948 96.0223
May 96.4905 95.4755 95.9684
June 96.7501 94.5072 95.1057
July 95.3450 94.6143 94.9662
August 95.7879 94.8507 95.0795
September 95.2879 94.7620 94.9713
October 95.3901 94.7272 95.0277
November 95.5479 94.2822 94.5948
December 100.6303 93.8920 94.9162