YEARLY HIGH
1.8921 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.5687 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7724 TZS

2016 MMK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1.8921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.5687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3235 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6792 to the December average rate of 1.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8921 was down 9.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,461 TZS
2015 Average 9,207 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,843 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,617.31 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8927
1.5883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 1.7994, compared to 1.7455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0984 TZS (High: 1.7825 / Low: 1.6841). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 TZS (High: 1.8616 / Low: 1.8319).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0984
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.8527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0733 (+4.12%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.8527
2015 Avg (April) 1.7794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6939 1.6488 1.6792
February 1.7825 1.6841 1.7544
March 1.8130 1.7652 1.7968
April 1.8921 1.7983 1.8527
May 1.8797 1.8441 1.8673
June 1.8616 1.8319 1.8460
July 1.8767 1.8385 1.8578
August 1.8485 1.8058 1.8324
September 1.8202 1.7321 1.7754
October 1.7460 1.6937 1.7132
November 1.7065 1.6551 1.6803
December 1.6558 1.5687 1.6137