YEARLY HIGH
0.0631 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.0520 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0562 TZS

2018 IRR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0631 was down 13.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315 TZS
2017 Average 339 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 260 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.42 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0633
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0590, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 TZS (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0541). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TZS (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0528).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-10.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0623
2017 Avg (January) 0.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0631 0.0609 0.0623
February 0.0611 0.0604 0.0608
March 0.0604 0.0599 0.0602
April 0.0612 0.0600 0.0606
May 0.0610 0.0541 0.0564
June 0.0549 0.0534 0.0538
July 0.0534 0.0520 0.0526
August 0.0530 0.0520 0.0527
September 0.0530 0.0528 0.0529
October 0.0540 0.0529 0.0538
November 0.0544 0.0539 0.0540
December 0.0549 0.0541 0.0545