YEARLY HIGH
729.0404 TZS
YEARLY LOW
677.0770 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
698.1227 TZS

2016 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 729.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 677.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.9634 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 723.6693 to the December average rate of 686.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 729.0404 was down 13.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 843.1677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,645,202 TZS
2015 Average 3,679,087 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,385,385 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259,816.85 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

727.4317
682.2830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 707.5871, compared to 688.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.9289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 707.5871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 688.6582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 16.2650 TZS (High: 704.6635 / Low: 688.3984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4397 TZS (High: 691.9833 / Low: 688.5436).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.2650
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.5412 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 723.6693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 680.8667), the exchange rate shifted by +42.8026 (+6.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 723.6693
2015 Avg (January) 680.8667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 729.0404 716.4790 723.6693
February 721.7817 714.4602 719.1615
March 722.0656 707.5250 713.3605
April 709.2243 694.5346 701.8193
May 704.6635 688.3984 693.6214
June 701.0823 689.9825 693.8907
July 695.9789 686.7099 692.0304
August 691.9833 688.5436 690.2780
September 691.8690 683.4353 688.1704
October 690.7036 682.6151 688.2127
November 689.3997 682.2862 687.2126
December 689.5585 677.0770 686.0454