2018 PGK to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

712.3698 TZS

YEARLY LOW

678.1840 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

692.8447 TZS

2018 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 712.3698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 678.1840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1858 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 697.2386 to the December average rate of 683.9188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 712.3698 was down 7.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 771.3019, 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 3,561,849 TZS

2017 Average 3,507,451 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 3,390,920 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,929.18 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

702.2231

681.3536

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 698.8677, compared to 686.8216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 698.8677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.8216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 24.1877 TZS (High: 712.3698 / Low: 688.1821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7549 TZS (High: 693.4039 / Low: 687.6491).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.1877

August Spread (Stable) ±5.7549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.3160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 696.5392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 700.8440), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3048 (-0.61%).

2018 Avg (June) 696.5392

2017 Avg (June) 700.8440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	702.7947	691.2514	697.2386
February	705.9687	693.7368	700.4840
March	705.8059	694.5031	699.9715
April	707.7185	693.7670	700.2096
May	702.2933	693.7277	698.7635
June	712.3698	688.1821	696.5392
July	696.2839	689.1546	692.7203
August	693.4039	687.6491	689.8600
September	693.3293	685.3169	687.4087
October	686.6900	680.1540	683.0927
November	687.6079	679.8220	683.9289
December	689.8477	678.1840	683.9188