YEARLY HIGH
231.5609 TZS
YEARLY LOW
217.0146 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.9474 TZS

2013 SBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 231.5609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 217.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5463 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.4530 to the December average rate of 222.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 231.5609 was up 1.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 227.9301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,157,804 TZS
2012 Average 1,110,313 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,085,073 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,731.50 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

229.3637
221.5797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 226.5794, compared to 225.3154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.5794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.3154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 9.1249 TZS (High: 226.1394 / Low: 217.0146). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7136 TZS (High: 227.7486 / Low: 225.0350).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.1249
September Spread (Stable) ±2.7136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8730 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 228.7150) against the same month in 2012 (average: 225.4387), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2763 (+1.45%).

2013 Avg (February) 228.7150
2012 Avg (February) 225.4387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.8405 222.1315 225.4530
February 231.5609 223.7899 228.7150
March 229.8497 222.9929 227.4662
April 228.1306 222.2402 224.5932
May 227.7025 220.3197 225.7900
June 228.7923 225.6547 227.4593
July 228.9157 224.9040 227.5803
August 228.4933 225.2218 227.0962
September 227.7486 225.0350 226.4287
October 226.7375 222.3348 224.7567
November 226.9435 221.7150 223.8021
December 226.1394 217.0146 222.2284