YEARLY HIGH
0.4137 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.3804 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3974 TZS

2018 PYG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.4137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.3804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3980 to the December average rate of 0.3885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4137 was down 5.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,068 TZS
2017 Average 1,986 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,902 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.35 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4125
0.3821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.4041, compared to 0.3907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0142 TZS (High: 0.4112 / Low: 0.3970). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 TZS (High: 0.4001 / Low: 0.3963).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+2.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4100
2017 Avg (April) 0.3990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4027 0.3938 0.3980
February 0.4056 0.3974 0.4025
March 0.4136 0.4049 0.4089
April 0.4137 0.4066 0.4100
May 0.4118 0.3980 0.4048
June 0.4112 0.3970 0.4002
July 0.4001 0.3963 0.3983
August 0.3985 0.3909 0.3958
September 0.3925 0.3871 0.3902
October 0.3880 0.3804 0.3846
November 0.3927 0.3822 0.3867
December 0.3907 0.3844 0.3885