YEARLY HIGH
35.6293 TZS
YEARLY LOW
29.6708 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7813 TZS

2018 HTG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 35.6293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 29.6708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9585 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8376 to the December average rate of 30.2754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.6293 was down 9.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.1680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,147 TZS
2017 Average 172,389 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 148,354 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,792.71 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.8013
29.7731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 34.9984, compared to 32.5642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.6713 TZS (High: 31.3421 / Low: 29.6708). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3539 TZS (High: 35.2978 / Low: 34.9438).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6713
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 35.2989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.5132), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7857 (+8.57%).

2018 Avg (May) 35.2989
2017 Avg (May) 32.5132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2421 34.1549 34.8376
February 35.2978 34.9438 35.1293
March 35.2877 34.8149 35.0081
April 35.4139 34.8573 35.0843
May 35.6293 34.9216 35.2989
June 35.3625 34.1653 34.6320
July 35.0551 33.7495 34.2982
August 34.3885 32.9434 33.8930
September 33.1412 32.7033 32.9234
October 32.8203 31.7934 32.3746
November 32.1989 31.1966 31.6205
December 31.3421 29.6708 30.2754