YEARLY HIGH
173.4625 TZS
YEARLY LOW
152.4982 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.7117 TZS

2016 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 173.4625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 152.4982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9643 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.8621 to the December average rate of 162.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 173.4625 was down 2.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 177.9679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 867,312 TZS
2015 Average 767,700 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 762,491 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,821.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

167.8922
162.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 164.9344, compared to 164.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.9344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 17.8142 TZS (High: 170.3124 / Low: 152.4982). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7258 TZS (High: 166.7418 / Low: 163.0160).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.8142
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 167.4153) against the same month in 2015 (average: 166.4424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9729 (+0.58%).

2016 Avg (June) 167.4153
2015 Avg (June) 166.4424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.4029 160.5269 166.8621
February 170.3124 152.4982 163.3341
March 168.8040 161.0897 164.4723
April 172.2426 155.2412 163.1348
May 168.0049 158.4399 164.3879
June 173.4625 163.5627 167.4153
July 172.2287 162.5945 166.4202
August 167.3963 162.2011 165.1715
September 166.7418 163.0160 164.6428
October 167.1776 162.7973 164.6568
November 165.9402 161.6076 163.3971
December 165.2892 160.5163 162.6458