YEARLY HIGH
22.1919 TZS
YEARLY LOW
19.2295 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8555 TZS

2018 NPR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 22.1919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 19.2295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9625 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0718 to the December average rate of 20.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.1919 was down 7.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.9403, 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 110,960 TZS
2017 Average 107,457 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 96,147 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,812.41 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.3359
19.1673
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 21.5714, compared to 20.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1453 TZS (High: 20.6350 / Low: 19.4898). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2063 TZS (High: 21.8111 / Low: 21.6049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1453
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 22.0718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.3523), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7195 (+8.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 22.0718
2017 Avg (January) 20.3523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1919 21.9078 22.0718
February 22.0957 21.5946 21.8773
March 21.8111 21.6049 21.6889
April 21.8206 21.3233 21.6347
May 21.4457 20.8888 21.1327
June 21.3800 20.6841 21.0229
July 20.8271 20.5791 20.7276
August 20.8186 20.1481 20.5147
September 20.1494 19.6438 19.8134
October 19.5972 19.2295 19.4314
November 20.6350 19.4898 19.9786
December 20.6473 19.9683 20.3714