YEARLY HIGH
639.0665 TZS
YEARLY LOW
612.4738 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
625.2816 TZS

2018 QAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 639.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 612.4738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5927 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 617.2746 to the December average rate of 631.4000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 639.0665 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 648.5005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,195,332 TZS
2017 Average 3,042,926 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,062,369 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,963.40 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

632.8125
615.8621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 622.1083, compared to 628.4550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 622.1083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 628.4550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 15.6112 TZS (High: 639.0665 / Low: 623.4553). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8734 TZS (High: 628.2226 / Low: 626.3492).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.6112
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6369 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 625.9901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 607.5523), the exchange rate shifted by +18.4378 (+3.03%).

2018 Avg (June) 625.9901
2017 Avg (June) 607.5523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.1864 612.4738 617.2746
February 620.9560 617.6566 618.8567
March 621.4444 618.2366 619.6682
April 629.2082 620.1732 624.2331
May 627.3546 625.3284 626.6269
June 639.0665 623.4553 625.9901
July 626.4533 623.9018 625.4797
August 630.6982 625.1324 627.1406
September 628.2226 626.3492 627.2892
October 630.0855 626.7285 628.5919
November 634.8240 628.8574 630.8283
December 634.6960 623.8610 631.4000