YEARLY HIGH
163.6605 TZS
YEARLY LOW
129.3660 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.0985 TZS

2016 NAD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 163.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 129.3660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2945 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1635 to the December average rate of 157.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 163.6605 was down 13.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 189.7948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 818,303 TZS
2015 Average 799,235 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 646,830 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,472.68 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

161.4326
131.6845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 142.2422, compared to 155.9548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.9548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 15.3029 TZS (High: 154.0836 / Low: 138.7807). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2708 TZS (High: 160.7948 / Low: 153.5241).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.3029
December Spread (Stable) ±7.2708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.7730 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 158.9536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 164.8497), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8961 (-3.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 158.9536
2015 Avg (August) 164.8497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.4236 129.3660 134.1635
February 143.4630 135.4961 138.4467
March 147.6366 138.1035 142.2521
April 153.9263 143.5848 149.9870
May 154.0836 138.7807 143.2140
June 152.3390 140.0532 145.3902
July 156.6988 148.2262 152.1342
August 163.6605 149.5505 158.9536
September 160.9146 149.5881 155.1167
October 160.5967 152.7638 156.5661
November 163.5695 150.8724 155.9489
December 160.7948 153.5241 157.0092