YEARLY HIGH
136.1905 TZS
YEARLY LOW
125.4904 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.9469 TZS

2012 MDL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 136.1905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 125.4904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7001 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.6594 to the December average rate of 130.8074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 136.1905 was down 12.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 156.3103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 680,952 TZS
2011 Average 677,267 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 627,452 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,500.48 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

135.5152
125.2457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 133.5853, compared to 128.3085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.5853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.3085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.3989 TZS (High: 135.8692 / Low: 131.4703). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9434 TZS (High: 127.2477 / Low: 126.3043).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3989
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 134.6594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 122.4028), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2567 (+10.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 134.6594
2011 Avg (January) 122.4028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.1905 132.3056 134.6594
February 135.4432 132.3669 134.3838
March 135.3337 134.1464 134.6222
April 135.8349 133.3641 134.4667
May 135.8692 131.4703 133.0130
June 131.5447 127.9531 130.3667
July 129.4206 125.8119 127.7135
August 127.2380 125.4904 126.1015
September 127.2477 126.3043 126.8375
October 130.0056 127.1934 128.9534
November 130.1346 129.0245 129.4374
December 131.7139 129.5662 130.8074