YEARLY HIGH
18.3969 TZS
YEARLY LOW
16.6228 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6817 TZS

2018 JMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 18.3969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 16.6228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7742 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0920 to the December average rate of 18.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3969 was down 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.5058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,985 TZS
2017 Average 87,204 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 83,114 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,870.84 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3590
16.6212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 17.9521, compared to 17.4113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8684 TZS (High: 17.8519 / Low: 16.9835). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2192 TZS (High: 18.2123 / Low: 17.9931).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8684
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 18.1474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.9302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2172 (+1.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 18.1474
2017 Avg (November) 17.9302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2123 17.9931 18.0920
February 18.1184 17.7246 17.9250
March 17.9666 17.5601 17.7389
April 18.3960 17.9226 18.2142
May 18.3411 17.9588 18.1678
June 17.9698 17.2224 17.5748
July 17.6138 17.0851 17.3909
August 17.0765 16.6440 16.8370
September 16.9711 16.6228 16.7660
October 17.8519 16.9835 17.3168
November 18.3969 17.8594 18.1474
December 18.1620 17.7910 18.0095