YEARLY HIGH
771.3019 TZS
YEARLY LOW
679.0546 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
701.5087 TZS

2017 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 771.3019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 679.0546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.2473 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 697.8103 to the December average rate of 696.8970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 771.3019 was up 5.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 729.0404, 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 3,856,510 TZS
2016 Average 3,490,331 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,395,273 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461,236.71 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

706.9377
693.5952
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 700.6787, compared to 702.3386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 700.6787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 702.3386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 76.3384 TZS (High: 771.3019 / Low: 694.9635). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3013 TZS (High: 701.3750 / Low: 693.0737).

November Spread (Volatile) ±76.3384
December Spread (Stable) ±8.3013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.9288 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 705.8258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 687.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6132 (+2.71%).

2017 Avg (November) 705.8258
2016 Avg (November) 687.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 711.5205 682.4003 697.8103
February 711.0036 696.7908 705.1075
March 708.7955 693.1574 703.0027
April 707.4190 679.0546 694.7071
May 708.2179 679.7201 702.6007
June 709.4648 680.3702 700.8440
July 713.6564 680.8213 704.3387
August 710.2778 689.7099 703.9735
September 704.8293 692.3634 700.6027
October 707.8461 699.0255 702.3940
November 771.3019 694.9635 705.8258
December 701.3750 693.0737 696.8970