YEARLY HIGH
308.7310 TZS
YEARLY LOW
271.3688 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.8482 TZS

2017 MOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 308.7310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 271.3688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3622 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.4976 to the December average rate of 278.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 308.7310 was up 12.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 275.6125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,543,655 TZS
2016 Average 1,366,454 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,356,844 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,810.92 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

282.1351
277.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 278.5352, compared to 279.1613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.5352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 279.1613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 31.4852 TZS (High: 308.7310 / Low: 277.2458). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6372 TZS (High: 280.2146 / Low: 278.5775).

November Spread (Volatile) ±31.4852
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1580 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 281.7135) against the same month in 2016 (average: 272.7478), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9657 (+3.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 281.7135
2016 Avg (November) 272.7478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 282.8883 271.3688 277.4976
February 279.6854 277.2565 278.8988
March 280.7048 277.6183 278.9193
April 280.1611 277.9235 278.7290
May 280.2977 277.7523 278.8530
June 279.2663 276.5221 278.3134
July 281.6004 277.1360 278.5520
August 282.3870 276.3383 278.3120
September 280.0674 276.7902 278.4679
October 280.2146 278.5775 279.3670
November 308.7310 277.2458 281.7135
December 279.3676 277.2593 278.5555