YEARLY HIGH
675.0518 TZS
YEARLY LOW
619.3990 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
647.7722 TZS

2016 PEN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 675.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 619.3990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.6529 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 635.1096 to the December average rate of 641.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 675.0518 was down 7.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 727.4345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,375,259 TZS
2015 Average 3,197,100 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,096,995 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,264.26 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

667.4893
619.7269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 647.0842, compared to 648.4602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 647.0842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 648.4602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 35.3485 TZS (High: 657.5890 / Low: 622.2405). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3972 TZS (High: 627.7962 / Low: 619.3990).

March Spread (Volatile) ±35.3485
February Spread (Stable) ±8.3972

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.4026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 663.5091) against the same month in 2015 (average: 607.9194), the exchange rate shifted by +55.5897 (+9.14%).

2016 Avg (April) 663.5091
2015 Avg (April) 607.9194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 639.9275 631.3519 635.1096
February 627.7962 619.3990 623.7071
March 657.5890 622.2405 642.0944
April 675.0518 645.3072 663.5091
May 666.7054 650.2972 657.5169
June 668.6261 650.5884 660.5683
July 668.5115 651.0385 662.7265
August 661.4972 645.2266 656.0254
September 651.1851 641.4500 645.6385
October 650.1826 639.9109 644.3585
November 648.5896 636.3930 640.9535
December 649.7905 637.1878 641.0584