YEARLY HIGH
23.1136 TZS
YEARLY LOW
18.3534 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1369 TZS

2018 ISK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 23.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 18.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7602 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8766 to the December average rate of 19.1191, 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 23.1136 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.3327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,568 TZS
2017 Average 105,081 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 91,767 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,800.83 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.2285
18.2660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 22.1684, compared to 20.1054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.1684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.5970 TZS (High: 20.4199 / Low: 18.8230). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4886 TZS (High: 23.0162 / Low: 22.5276).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5970
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4886

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1371 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 22.6834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4141), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2694 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (March) 22.6834
2017 Avg (March) 20.4141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4248 21.3607 21.8766
February 22.5839 22.0318 22.3200
March 23.1136 22.3463 22.6834
April 23.0162 22.5276 22.8150
May 22.4580 21.4236 21.9676
June 21.8249 20.8333 21.3476
July 21.8053 21.1437 21.3914
August 21.4463 20.8357 21.2072
September 21.2481 20.1446 20.6863
October 20.4199 18.8230 19.5492
November 18.9845 18.3534 18.6795
December 19.7996 18.6289 19.1191