YEARLY HIGH
185.2970 TZS
YEARLY LOW
163.9885 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.6966 TZS

2019 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 185.2970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 163.9885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3085 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.9485 to the December average rate of 167.7620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 185.2970 was up 7.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 171.6768, 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 926,485 TZS
2018 Average 836,115 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 819,943 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,542.27 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

171.3232
167.3364
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 169.2256, compared to 168.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.2256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 20.4829 TZS (High: 185.2970 / Low: 164.8141). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3719 TZS (High: 167.9694 / Low: 167.5976).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.4829
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3719

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 2.3181 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 169.3125) against the same month in 2018 (average: 167.9677), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3449 (+0.80%).

2019 Avg (August) 169.3125
2018 Avg (August) 167.9677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.6071 168.5099 168.9485
February 171.9186 168.6891 170.2794
March 172.8134 169.3573 170.9909
April 169.6395 165.9897 168.6728
May 169.2217 167.7568 168.2750
June 168.6834 167.2536 168.1872
July 168.6499 164.4084 168.1677
August 185.2970 164.8141 169.3125
September 168.9710 167.1180 167.8322
October 168.1325 167.1439 167.6686
November 177.8922 163.9885 168.2626
December 167.9694 167.5976 167.7620