YEARLY HIGH
620.4493 TZS
YEARLY LOW
593.8764 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
607.0311 TZS

2018 SAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 620.4493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 593.8764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5728 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 599.1436 to the December average rate of 613.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 620.4493 was down 6.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 661.4138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,102,246 TZS
2017 Average 2,982,999 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,969,382 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,864.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

615.1897
597.6849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 603.9284, compared to 610.1337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 603.9284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 610.1337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 17.4435 TZS (High: 620.4493 / Low: 603.0057). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7304 TZS (High: 609.9133 / Low: 608.1829).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.4435
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7304

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 0.4906 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 607.6581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 595.5727), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0853 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (June) 607.6581
2017 Avg (June) 595.5727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 604.5599 593.8764 599.1436
February 602.7941 599.8940 600.8391
March 603.4317 600.2726 601.6919
April 610.9532 602.0022 606.0892
May 609.2081 602.5705 608.1486
June 620.4493 603.0057 607.6581
July 608.1954 605.7322 607.2450
August 609.9232 606.3854 608.6731
September 609.9133 608.1829 609.0409
October 611.4620 608.0035 610.0826
November 615.8870 610.4485 612.0299
December 615.9527 611.1418 613.7310