YEARLY HIGH
34.0376 TZS
YEARLY LOW
32.1488 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2710 TZS

2018 KGS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 34.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 32.1488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8889 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5455 to the December average rate of 33.5117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.0376 was down 15.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.0512, 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 170,188 TZS
2017 Average 162,753 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 160,744 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,444.41 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.6219
32.4476
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 33.0860, compared to 33.4561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8181 TZS (High: 34.0376 / Low: 33.2195). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0866 TZS (High: 33.5700 / Low: 33.4834).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8181
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 33.3706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.6068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7638 (+2.34%).

2018 Avg (June) 33.3706
2017 Avg (June) 32.6068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9268 32.1488 32.5455
February 33.1573 32.6976 32.9751
March 33.1983 33.0290 33.1046
April 33.5254 33.0284 33.2352
May 33.4524 33.0447 33.2850
June 34.0376 33.2195 33.3706
July 33.4860 33.2450 33.3793
August 33.5748 33.3796 33.5031
September 33.5700 33.4834 33.5241
October 33.5260 33.2453 33.3970
November 33.6449 33.3251 33.4212
December 33.6339 33.3712 33.5117