YEARLY HIGH
229.1912 TZS
YEARLY LOW
213.1042 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.9571 TZS

2016 MAD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 229.1912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 213.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0870 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.2744 to the December average rate of 215.3119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 229.1912 was down 3.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 238.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,145,956 TZS
2015 Average 1,044,569 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,065,521 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,435.10 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

228.0515
214.1538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 224.4811, compared to 221.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.4811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.9336 TZS (High: 222.7328 / Low: 215.7992). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8338 TZS (High: 225.4354 / Low: 223.6016).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.9336
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.4660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 226.4126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 207.7414), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6712 (+8.99%).

2016 Avg (May) 226.4126
2015 Avg (May) 207.7414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.3040 217.7243 220.2744
February 226.9619 220.6016 223.6353
March 227.3444 220.9202 223.9780
April 227.9140 225.8756 226.8933
May 229.1912 224.1450 226.4126
June 227.4391 222.7831 225.6931
July 225.1883 222.0787 223.3006
August 227.0293 223.1335 224.7124
September 225.4354 223.6016 224.4166
October 224.3807 220.1583 222.0787
November 222.7328 215.7992 218.7779
December 218.1508 213.1042 215.3119