YEARLY HIGH
818.5449 TZS
YEARLY LOW
666.0497 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
682.0265 TZS

2019 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 818.5449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 666.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.4952 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 685.6039 to the December average rate of 674.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 818.5449 was up 14.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 712.3698, 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 4,092,725 TZS
2018 Average 3,463,954 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,330,249 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 762,476.12 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

696.0220
672.3154
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 686.5017, compared to 677.5512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.9505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 686.5017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 677.5512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 150.5021 TZS (High: 818.5449 / Low: 668.0428). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7665 TZS (High: 687.2017 / Low: 682.4352).

November Spread (Volatile) ±150.5021
April Spread (Stable) ±4.7665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.1550 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 680.7034) against the same month in 2018 (average: 683.9289), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2254 (-0.47%).

2019 Avg (November) 680.7034
2018 Avg (November) 683.9289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 689.4330 682.2703 685.6039
February 697.9311 686.6214 692.0091
March 700.7787 686.0157 694.0465
April 687.2017 682.4352 684.8915
May 687.1674 677.6917 682.1113
June 684.0611 677.6382 680.3479
July 682.4926 676.4521 679.0337
August 688.0087 666.8578 677.2172
September 681.7115 666.8716 676.5946
October 681.2197 672.6745 677.4675
November 818.5449 668.0428 680.7034
December 677.7581 666.0497 674.2910