YEARLY HIGH
1.8249 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.5874 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6437 TZS

2017 MMK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.8249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2375 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6335 to the December average rate of 1.6505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8249 was down 3.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8921, 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 9,125 TZS
2016 Average 8,862 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,937 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,187.41 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6751
1.6248
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 1.6360, compared to 1.6514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1854 TZS (High: 1.8249 / Low: 1.6395). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 TZS (High: 1.6503 / Low: 1.6299).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1854
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.6709) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-0.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.6709
2016 Avg (November) 1.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6720 1.5874 1.6335
February 1.6495 1.6200 1.6290
March 1.6470 1.6198 1.6312
April 1.6558 1.6318 1.6427
May 1.6571 1.6277 1.6397
June 1.6503 1.6299 1.6401
July 1.6575 1.6281 1.6421
August 1.6627 1.6321 1.6466
September 1.6628 1.6325 1.6482
October 1.6634 1.6398 1.6500
November 1.8249 1.6395 1.6709
December 1.6606 1.6337 1.6505