YEARLY HIGH
5.7330 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.1049 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4479 TZS

2018 KMF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 5.7330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6281 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5697 to the December average rate of 5.3211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7330 was down 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8443, 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 28,665 TZS
2017 Average 25,692 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 525 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,140.55 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7158
5.0826
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 5.5711, compared to 5.3248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.2450 TZS (High: 5.3499 / Low: 0.1049). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 TZS (High: 5.3555 / Low: 5.3011).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2450
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 5.6631) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8058 (+16.59%).

2018 Avg (April) 5.6631
2017 Avg (April) 4.8573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7093 5.4340 5.5697
February 5.7149 5.5851 5.6520
March 5.7061 5.5839 5.6517
April 5.7330 5.6094 5.6631
May 5.6262 5.3750 5.4893
June 5.5171 5.3395 5.4006
July 5.4310 5.3564 5.4062
August 5.4109 5.2594 5.3439
September 5.4725 5.3544 5.4033
October 5.3889 5.2582 5.3391
November 5.3499 0.1049 5.1354
December 5.3555 5.3011 5.3211