2018 SBD to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

295.3606 TZS

YEARLY LOW

279.2030 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

289.0057 TZS

2018 SBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 295.3606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 279.2030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1577 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.2229 to the December average rate of 284.8794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 295.3606 was down 7.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 317.9920, 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 1,476,803 TZS

2017 Average 1,432,295 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 1,396,015 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,788.36 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

292.7134

284.1672

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 290.2832, compared to 287.7282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.2832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.7282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 11.4060 TZS (High: 290.6090 / Low: 279.2030). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7481 TZS (High: 289.9410 / Low: 289.1929).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.4060

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.2935 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 291.3757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 283.6879), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6878 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (May) 291.3757

2017 Avg (May) 283.6879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	292.2556	285.6646	289.2229
February	292.1769	288.8486	290.5527
March	291.9606	288.8230	290.4644
April	294.7673	289.8596	292.0012
May	295.3606	288.2076	291.3757
June	294.0461	285.2435	288.0822
July	289.8548	285.0683	287.8644
August	289.9820	288.2961	289.3629
September	289.9410	289.1929	289.5443
October	289.5609	285.2642	287.6283
November	291.5158	285.6167	287.0902
December	290.6090	279.2030	284.8794