YEARLY HIGH
32.6596 TZS
YEARLY LOW
28.4465 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2861 TZS

2016 KGS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 32.6596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.4465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2132 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7508 to the December average rate of 31.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.6596 was down 14.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,298 TZS
2015 Average 158,648 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 142,232 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,065.78 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.9073
28.3730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 30.7152, compared to 31.8570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.4634 TZS (High: 31.1011 / Low: 29.6377). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2308 TZS (High: 31.5545 / Low: 31.3237).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4634
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6645 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 32.5295) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.8669), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3374 (-3.95%).

2016 Avg (July) 32.5295
2015 Avg (July) 33.8669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9879 28.4465 28.7508
February 29.6946 28.7792 29.2166
March 31.1011 29.6377 30.2408
April 32.2144 31.0490 31.7559
May 32.1778 31.8413 32.0423
June 32.5552 31.9446 32.2849
July 32.6596 32.1066 32.5295
August 32.1261 31.6786 31.8649
September 32.0886 31.5523 31.7405
October 32.1520 31.7241 31.9497
November 31.7633 31.4724 31.6164
December 31.5545 31.3237 31.4409