YEARLY HIGH
40.0512 TZS
YEARLY LOW
31.4036 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.5494 TZS

2017 KGS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 40.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.4036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6475 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9612 to the December average rate of 32.2027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.0512 was up 22.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.6596, 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 200,256 TZS
2016 Average 156,456 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 157,018 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,237.72 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1028
31.8575
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 32.4714, compared to 32.6275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.8554 TZS (High: 40.0512 / Low: 32.1958). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1814 TZS (High: 32.8131 / Low: 32.6317).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.8554
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4934 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 32.9991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.8649), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1341 (+3.56%).

2017 Avg (August) 32.9991
2016 Avg (August) 31.8649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3767 31.4036 31.9612
February 32.4405 31.9789 32.1944
March 32.6718 32.0687 32.2574
April 33.3161 32.4615 32.8431
May 33.1335 32.7824 32.9656
June 32.8543 32.3637 32.6068
July 32.6955 32.0175 32.3437
August 40.0512 32.1958 32.9991
September 32.8131 32.6317 32.7269
October 33.0137 32.7398 32.7965
November 36.0258 31.9312 32.6961
December 32.3450 31.9855 32.2027