YEARLY HIGH
20.6849 TZS
YEARLY LOW
19.8433 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3352 TZS

2016 NPR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 20.6849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 19.8433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8416 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2714 to the December average rate of 20.0566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.6849 was down 8.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.6321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,425 TZS
2015 Average 99,166 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 99,217 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,208.05 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.6585
19.9711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 20.3553, compared to 20.3151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6290 TZS (High: 20.4723 / Low: 19.8433). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1148 TZS (High: 20.5127 / Low: 20.3979).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6290
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2701 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 20.6012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.9409), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6603 (+8.77%).

2016 Avg (April) 20.6012
2015 Avg (April) 18.9409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5048 20.0604 20.2714
February 20.1770 19.9030 20.0284
March 20.6074 20.1215 20.4105
April 20.6849 20.5153 20.6012
May 20.6305 20.2440 20.4620
June 20.5441 20.1211 20.3579
July 20.4284 20.3071 20.3695
August 20.4945 20.3476 20.4229
September 20.5442 20.3286 20.4279
October 20.5127 20.3979 20.4420
November 20.4723 19.8433 20.1719
December 20.2063 19.9128 20.0566