YEARLY HIGH
195.1148 TZS
YEARLY LOW
151.0220 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.2408 TZS

2018 NAD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 195.1148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 151.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0928 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.4355 to the December average rate of 161.7763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.1148 was up 6.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.7291, 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 975,574 TZS
2017 Average 841,492 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 755,110 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,464.08 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.9674
152.8999
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 184.6369, compared to 161.8446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.7923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.6369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.8446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 16.3926 TZS (High: 181.5361 / Low: 165.1435). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6356 TZS (High: 185.9332 / Low: 179.2976).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.3926
May Spread (Stable) ±6.6356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.9765 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 190.5451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 168.8468), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6982 (+12.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 190.5451
2017 Avg (February) 168.8468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.8521 179.9197 184.4355
February 195.1148 185.4340 190.5451
March 194.2176 187.4419 190.3939
April 191.0359 183.4298 187.8135
May 185.9332 179.2976 182.3049
June 181.5361 165.1435 172.3285
July 174.0492 164.3178 169.2634
August 172.7183 156.9768 163.0730
September 161.7660 151.0220 156.3222
October 161.4713 153.9465 157.7540
November 168.0129 158.2582 162.8788
December 168.2809 157.8405 161.7763