YEARLY HIGH
606.1550 TZS
YEARLY LOW
551.9491 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
577.8377 TZS

2018 RON to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 606.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 551.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.2059 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 589.3755 to the December average rate of 563.3871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 606.1550 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 626.6516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,030,775 TZS
2017 Average 2,766,762 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,759,745 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 271,029.69 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

602.5419
556.1495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 589.0759, compared to 566.5995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.4764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 589.0759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 566.5995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 25.3455 TZS (High: 591.8284 / Low: 566.4829). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6076 TZS (High: 577.5666 / Low: 568.9591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±25.3455
September Spread (Stable) ±8.6076

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 17.6422 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 597.6279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 525.5667), the exchange rate shifted by +72.0612 (+13.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 597.6279
2017 Avg (February) 525.5667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 600.8972 576.3607 589.3755
February 606.1550 589.6321 597.6279
March 604.7747 592.7692 597.0184
April 605.9178 592.0267 598.6759
May 591.8284 566.4829 581.0337
June 579.5221 563.7075 570.7239
July 578.7847 567.8721 572.6152
August 577.3144 554.6518 567.2652
September 577.5666 568.9591 573.0225
October 568.5277 555.5881 563.2913
November 564.4312 551.9491 560.0156
December 568.7616 559.3493 563.3871