YEARLY HIGH
710.4658 TZS
YEARLY LOW
677.8315 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
692.9397 TZS

2018 PEN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 710.4658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 677.8315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.6344 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 698.6904 to the December average rate of 684.3417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 710.4658 was down 7.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 764.2890, 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 3,552,329 TZS
2017 Average 3,431,577 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,389,157 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,171.78 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

705.9670
678.3222
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 697.3799, compared to 688.4996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 697.3799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 688.4996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 16.3419 TZS (High: 709.9327 / Low: 693.5908). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6201 TZS (High: 684.4516 / Low: 677.8315).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.3419
November Spread (Stable) ±6.6201

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.5498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 703.6632) against the same month in 2017 (average: 687.4170), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2462 (+2.36%).

2018 Avg (April) 703.6632
2017 Avg (April) 687.4170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 703.1267 693.3396 698.6904
February 701.7365 687.5900 693.5839
March 702.5727 689.1196 694.3106
April 710.4658 697.7452 703.6632
May 702.2459 692.7603 697.1134
June 709.9327 693.5908 696.9180
July 697.6663 691.0301 695.2173
August 698.9328 686.8548 693.8413
September 694.0130 684.4655 690.2267
October 690.6898 680.2816 686.7444
November 684.4516 677.8315 680.6259
December 691.0822 679.1964 684.3417