YEARLY HIGH
0.7330 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.6246 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6824 TZS

2018 MGA to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.7330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.6246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6930 to the December average rate of 0.6485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7330 was down 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,665 TZS
2017 Average 3,587 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,123 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.59 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7242
0.6305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.7009, compared to 0.6638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0364 TZS (High: 0.6610 / Low: 0.6246). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 TZS (High: 0.6949 / Low: 0.6846).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.7164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+2.36%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.7164
2017 Avg (March) 0.6998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7025 0.6850 0.6930
February 0.7207 0.6965 0.7111
March 0.7330 0.7026 0.7164
April 0.7149 0.6969 0.7067
May 0.7073 0.6854 0.7002
June 0.6891 0.6677 0.6779
July 0.6950 0.6719 0.6812
August 0.6949 0.6846 0.6901
September 0.6856 0.6635 0.6715
October 0.6647 0.6463 0.6535
November 0.6499 0.6269 0.6383
December 0.6610 0.6246 0.6485