YEARLY HIGH
290.7988 TZS
YEARLY LOW
275.5230 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.3989 TZS

2019 SBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 290.7988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 275.5230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2758 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.4339 to the December average rate of 277.4472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 290.7988 was down 1.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 295.3606, 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 1,453,994 TZS
2018 Average 1,444,955 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,377,615 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,378.89 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

289.1433
276.3839
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 283.9463, compared to 278.8516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.9463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.8516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 12.1436 TZS (High: 290.2725 / Low: 278.1288). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7209 TZS (High: 280.5611 / Low: 278.8403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.1436
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7209

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6618 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 288.0800) against the same month in 2018 (average: 290.4644), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3844 (-0.82%).

2019 Avg (March) 288.0800
2018 Avg (March) 290.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.2725 278.1288 284.4339
February 290.1151 284.0424 287.0847
March 290.7988 285.9314 288.0800
April 289.1961 281.2989 283.4181
May 283.2526 279.6352 281.1226
June 280.5611 278.8403 279.5383
July 281.5438 276.8008 279.0329
August 283.5854 279.0765 281.2378
September 282.6911 276.5703 278.9674
October 279.8125 275.5230 277.9739
November 283.3775 276.4715 278.4501
December 279.4351 276.5327 277.4472