YEARLY HIGH
40.4886 TZS
YEARLY LOW
32.3241 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4082 TZS

2018 RUB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 40.4886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 32.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1645 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.6576 to the December average rate of 34.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.4886 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.0032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,443 TZS
2017 Average 191,933 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 161,621 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,822.49 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.2429
33.2198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 38.1904, compared to 34.6260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.1904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.5751 TZS (High: 39.5298 / Low: 35.9548). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8187 TZS (High: 39.8944 / Low: 39.0757).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.5751
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8187

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0615 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 39.6302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4695 (+3.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 39.6302
2017 Avg (February) 38.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.2587 38.9850 39.6576
February 40.4886 38.6030 39.6302
March 39.8944 39.0757 39.4976
April 39.5298 35.9548 37.4362
May 37.3163 35.7881 36.6073
June 36.9252 35.6861 36.3132
July 36.8469 35.7914 36.2377
August 36.2125 33.4422 34.3898
September 34.8355 32.3241 33.8050
October 35.1597 34.1333 34.7404
November 35.1804 33.6988 34.5150
December 34.7920 32.9426 34.0683