YEARLY HIGH
317.9920 TZS
YEARLY LOW
273.5177 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.4633 TZS

2017 SBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 317.9920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 273.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4743 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.1407 to the December average rate of 288.3355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 317.9920 was up 12.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 281.6808, 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 1,589,960 TZS
2016 Average 1,380,969 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,589 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,371.42 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

289.9225
281.4333
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 284.7342, compared to 288.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.7342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 288.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 37.7404 TZS (High: 317.9920 / Low: 280.2516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8919 TZS (High: 289.0402 / Low: 286.1483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±37.7404
October Spread (Stable) ±2.8919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 289.1544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 275.6571), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4974 (+4.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 289.1544
2016 Avg (November) 275.6571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 287.3852 273.5177 282.1407
February 288.2606 284.6476 286.4895
March 288.6396 285.5097 286.8206
April 288.6973 283.8371 285.7195
May 285.6534 280.2200 283.6879
June 286.2592 281.1297 283.5467
July 288.7530 283.3708 285.8605
August 296.8721 284.4065 289.2150
September 290.8597 286.2277 288.9389
October 289.0402 286.1483 287.6502
November 317.9920 280.2516 289.1544
December 290.1244 286.7146 288.3355