YEARLY HIGH
150.9967 TZS
YEARLY LOW
144.5297 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.4488 TZS

2018 MVR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 150.9967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 144.5297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4669 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.8745 to the December average rate of 148.9818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 150.9967 was down 6.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.0701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 754,983 TZS
2017 Average 724,932 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 722,649 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,334.71 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

149.2925
145.5638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 146.6561, compared to 148.2414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.6561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.2414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.6381 TZS (High: 150.9967 / Low: 146.3586). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8443 TZS (High: 146.3689 / Low: 145.5246).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6381
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1695 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 147.5539) against the same month in 2017 (average: 143.5301), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0238 (+2.80%).

2018 Avg (June) 147.5539
2017 Avg (June) 143.5301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.2229 144.5297 145.8745
February 146.3689 145.5246 145.9772
March 146.6871 145.6629 146.0576
April 148.3916 145.7330 147.3216
May 147.7777 146.1756 147.1521
June 150.9967 146.3586 147.5539
July 148.0767 146.6070 147.6175
August 148.3247 147.1152 147.8880
September 148.4870 147.5728 148.1067
October 148.5192 147.5143 148.2787
November 149.5080 148.1431 148.5758
December 149.5741 148.2152 148.9818