YEARLY HIGH
2.5854 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.4747 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5298 TZS

2018 KPW to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 2.5854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 2.4747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1107 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4966 to the December average rate of 2.5583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5854 was down 6.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,927 TZS
2017 Average 12,430 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,373 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.64 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5645
2.4904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 2.5168, compared to 2.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0632 TZS (High: 2.5854 / Low: 2.5222). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 TZS (High: 2.5415 / Low: 2.5350).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0507 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5325
2017 Avg (June) 2.4818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5192 2.4747 2.4966
February 2.5121 2.4997 2.5037
March 2.5145 2.5014 2.5072
April 2.5458 2.5089 2.5254
May 2.5383 2.5290 2.5350
June 2.5854 2.5222 2.5325
July 2.5344 2.5241 2.5304
August 2.5419 2.5271 2.5365
September 2.5415 2.5350 2.5381
October 2.5491 2.5340 2.5426
November 2.5682 2.5441 2.5513
December 2.5677 2.5476 2.5583