YEARLY HIGH
70.2641 TZS
YEARLY LOW
64.7425 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.9526 TZS

2018 MUR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 70.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 64.7425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5216 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.1853 to the December average rate of 67.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.2641 was down 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 72.2904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 351,320 TZS
2017 Average 324,508 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 323,712 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,608.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

69.4032
65.6486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 67.5111, compared to 66.3942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.5111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.3942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.1449 TZS (High: 70.2641 / Low: 67.1192). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7782 TZS (High: 66.9213 / Low: 66.1430).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7782

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3702 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 69.0903) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.7607), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3296 (+10.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 69.0903
2017 Avg (February) 62.7607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.6914 66.8174 68.1853
February 70.2641 67.1192 69.0903
March 69.3148 67.6766 68.2427
April 68.0681 66.9560 67.4786
May 66.9482 65.4538 66.1083
June 67.0561 64.7425 65.9615
July 66.9195 65.4610 66.1746
August 66.9310 65.3957 66.1672
September 66.9213 66.1430 66.4929
October 66.6672 65.5338 66.2565
November 66.8071 65.8133 66.2482
December 67.4533 66.4983 67.0255