2018 MDL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.0456 TZS

YEARLY LOW

130.6083 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.5209 TZS

2018 MDL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 139.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 130.6083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4373 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.5873 to the December average rate of 134.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 139.0456 was down 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.6032, 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 695,228 TZS

2017 Average 608,342 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 653,041 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,186.50 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

138.7377

132.0282

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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 135.6645, compared to 135.3774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.6645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.3774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.4285 TZS (High: 135.0368 / Low: 130.6083). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9570 TZS (High: 135.3256 / Low: 133.3686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.4285

November Spread (Stable) ±1.9570

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6903 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 138.1785) against the same month in 2017 (average: 115.6442), the exchange rate shifted by +22.5344 (+19.49%).

2018 Avg (April) 138.1785

2017 Avg (April) 115.6442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.0368	130.6083	132.5873
February	136.2302	133.5452	135.1374
March	137.3663	134.7897	136.1899
April	139.0456	136.9055	138.1785
May	138.3134	134.2154	136.7920
June	138.4259	134.0345	135.1016
July	137.6482	134.5823	136.2926
August	138.2280	136.1028	137.2575
September	137.2488	135.0166	135.9131
October	135.5242	133.1498	134.5323
November	135.3256	133.3686	134.1987
December	135.4583	132.9378	134.0702