YEARLY HIGH
5.1137 TZS
YEARLY LOW
4.5866 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9282 TZS

2016 KMF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 5.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.5866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5271 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8314 to the December average rate of 4.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1137 was down 3.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,568 TZS
2015 Average 22,967 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 22,933 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,635.43 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.0928
4.6239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 4.9760, compared to 4.8805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2658 TZS (High: 4.9503 / Low: 4.6845). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 TZS (High: 5.0645 / Low: 5.0198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2658
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1393 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5.0517) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4715 (+10.29%).

2016 Avg (May) 5.0517
2015 Avg (May) 4.5802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9116 4.7672 4.8314
February 5.0162 4.8332 4.9311
March 5.0043 4.8370 4.9400
April 5.0645 5.0198 5.0479
May 5.1137 4.9437 5.0517
June 5.1066 4.9716 5.0537
July 5.0832 4.8856 5.0042
August 4.9922 4.8927 4.9271
September 4.9911 4.9279 4.9645
October 4.9687 4.8567 4.9221
November 4.9503 4.6845 4.8023
December 4.7301 4.5866 4.6629