2018 SCR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.6768 TZS

YEARLY LOW

158.3033 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

167.2202 TZS

2018 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 171.6768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 158.3033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3735 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5199 to the December average rate of 168.3797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 171.6768 was down 3.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 177.9029, 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 858,384 TZS

2017 Average 823,822 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 791,517 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,867.54 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

169.8739

160.7605

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 166.4949, compared to 167.9454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.4949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.9454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 8.9304 TZS (High: 168.0802 / Low: 159.1498). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6818 TZS (High: 168.4514 / Low: 167.7696).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.9304

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 168.7052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 165.8342), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8710 (+1.73%).

2018 Avg (June) 168.7052

2017 Avg (June) 165.8342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	165.0889	158.3033	161.5199
February	169.6255	160.9256	165.5275
March	168.0396	159.8156	165.4122
April	170.2891	164.2218	168.6903
May	169.8051	162.6415	169.1144
June	171.6768	167.8246	168.7052
July	168.4514	167.7696	168.1192
August	168.3368	167.3582	167.9677
September	168.0802	159.1498	167.3410
October	168.5843	164.3262	167.6671
November	169.0873	167.7690	168.1979
December	169.4411	164.9762	168.3797