YEARLY HIGH
764.2890 TZS
YEARLY LOW
640.9627 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
686.3378 TZS

2017 PEN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 764.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 640.9627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.3263 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 664.0969 to the December average rate of 690.9610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 764.2890 was up 13.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 675.0518, 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 3,821,445 TZS
2016 Average 3,239,251 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,204,814 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616,631.48 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

700.7893
660.7612
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 680.9787, compared to 691.6969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 680.9787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 691.6969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 82.2818 TZS (High: 764.2890 / Low: 682.0072). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7737 TZS (High: 690.1247 / Low: 684.3510).

November Spread (Volatile) ±82.2818
April Spread (Stable) ±5.7737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.4927 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 697.4537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 640.9535), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5001 (+8.82%).

2017 Avg (November) 697.4537
2016 Avg (November) 640.9535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 684.6139 640.9627 664.0969
February 687.8152 677.2488 684.1871
March 689.3105 675.2620 683.1023
April 690.1247 684.3510 687.4170
May 689.4111 679.1794 683.0145
June 690.8712 677.6804 684.0545
July 691.5882 685.6447 688.9136
August 696.3091 688.3974 690.8509
September 693.5479 685.8933 691.0838
October 694.5860 685.8537 690.9185
November 764.2890 682.0072 697.4537
December 694.6514 681.5935 690.9610