YEARLY HIGH
171.2483 TZS
YEARLY LOW
159.7671 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.3629 TZS

2026 MVR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 171.2483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 159.7671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4811 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.9458 to the December average rate of 170.8743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 171.2483 was down 2.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 175.1027, 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 856,241 TZS
2025 Average 831,438 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 798,836 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,405.56 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

171.6672
162.1530
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 167.6135, compared to 170.6113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.6135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.6113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 6.7917 TZS (High: 166.5589 / Low: 159.7671). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 TZS (High: 170.8935 / Low: 170.8627).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.7917
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2640 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 170.3483) against the same month in 2025 (average: 168.9597), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3886 (+0.82%).

2026 Avg (July) 170.3483
2025 Avg (July) 168.9597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.5589 159.7671 162.9458
February 169.3675 165.3404 167.1930
March 168.9221 164.9418 167.2516
April 169.0110 167.3674 168.2691
May 170.7422 168.5539 170.1427
June 170.4305 169.1959 169.8787
July 171.2483 169.8408 170.3483
August 170.8935 170.8627 170.8743