YEARLY HIGH
678.5519 TZS
YEARLY LOW
596.7690 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
631.5110 TZS

2018 PLN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 678.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 596.7690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.7829 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 658.9279 to the December average rate of 610.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 678.5519 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 678.4645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,571,037 TZS
2017 Average 11,890,702 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 11,935,379 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635,658.18 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

673.6347
600.9582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 650.0887, compared to 612.9333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.1555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 650.0887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 612.9333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 38.3923 TZS (High: 677.2812 / Low: 638.8889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9594 TZS (High: 615.0646 / Low: 607.1052).

January Spread (Volatile) ±38.3923
December Spread (Stable) ±7.9594

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 36.0651 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 667.5784) against the same month in 2017 (average: 550.5879), the exchange rate shifted by +116.9905 (+21.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 667.5784
2017 Avg (February) 550.5879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 677.2812 638.8889 658.9279
February 678.5519 657.4949 667.5784
March 667.7426 655.1877 661.1443
April 677.3720 651.1182 665.4486
May 642.6230 607.2681 629.3835
June 630.3151 602.9586 618.0498
July 624.7481 602.2078 615.8926
August 625.0978 598.6757 614.7941
September 627.6161 611.6631 618.7917
October 618.4028 596.7690 610.5226
November 612.1375 597.0473 607.0146
December 615.0646 607.1052 610.5839