YEARLY HIGH
177.9029 TZS
YEARLY LOW
158.5606 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.7752 TZS

2017 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 177.9029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 158.5606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3423 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.7054 to the December average rate of 160.9720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 177.9029 was up 2.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 173.4625, 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 889,514 TZS
2016 Average 823,600 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 792,803 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,711.49 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

166.3204
160.4858
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 165.6115, compared to 163.9389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.9389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 19.3423 TZS (High: 177.9029 / Low: 158.5606). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5953 TZS (High: 167.2970 / Low: 162.7017).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.3423
May Spread (Stable) ±4.5953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8493 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 163.8213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 163.3971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4242 (+0.26%).

2017 Avg (November) 163.8213
2016 Avg (November) 163.3971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.6395 161.7228 165.7054
February 168.8102 162.6903 165.7737
March 171.8942 162.9723 165.5544
April 171.3522 163.1307 165.7687
May 167.2970 162.7017 165.0328
June 169.6745 160.4307 165.8342
July 169.6426 161.3625 165.2611
August 169.2701 162.9320 164.9482
September 167.4651 162.6378 164.6030
October 169.2257 159.8690 164.0277
November 177.9029 158.5606 163.8213
December 167.2701 158.9249 160.9720