2018 MAD to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.0044 TZS

YEARLY LOW

238.1498 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

242.5949 TZS

2018 MAD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 249.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 238.1498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8547 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.8588 to the December average rate of 241.3838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 249.0044 was down 4.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 260.3093, 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 1,245,022 TZS

2017 Average 1,153,873 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 1,190,749 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,273.40 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

247.3884

239.3647

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 243.7806, compared to 241.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.7806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.9588 TZS (High: 246.2620 / Low: 239.3032). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2800 TZS (High: 242.6325 / Low: 240.3525).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9588

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2800

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 246.7198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 222.8011), the exchange rate shifted by +23.9186 (+10.74%).

2018 Avg (April) 246.7198

2017 Avg (April) 222.8011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	246.2620	239.3032	242.8588
February	247.3377	243.1554	245.1764
March	247.4839	244.2355	245.6945
April	249.0044	244.7824	246.7198
May	245.1174	238.4814	242.2006
June	244.1039	238.1498	240.0333
July	241.9081	239.5136	240.7931
August	243.6055	238.2054	240.7399
September	244.4928	241.5890	242.8412
October	242.7611	239.3293	241.2917
November	243.6059	238.7722	241.4061
December	242.6325	240.3525	241.3838