YEARLY HIGH
322.1870 TZS
YEARLY LOW
47.9669 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.2406 TZS

2018 SDG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 322.1870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 47.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 274.2200 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.4323 to the December average rate of 48.3747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 322.1870 was down 13.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 371.3323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,610,935 TZS
2017 Average 1,686,565 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 239,835 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,371,100.17 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

347.6565
20.9659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 161.2971, compared to 93.1841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.1130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.2971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 196.3579 TZS (High: 320.5913 / Low: 124.2334). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4965 TZS (High: 48.5791 / Low: 48.0827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±196.3579
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 176.1429 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -176.1429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 320.4323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 344.4649), the exchange rate shifted by -24.0326 (-6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 320.4323
2017 Avg (January) 344.4649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 322.1870 319.0972 320.4323
February 320.5913 124.2334 144.2894
March 125.5139 124.1317 124.7800
April 127.1828 124.4626 125.5595
May 126.8556 125.6700 126.3052
June 128.7285 125.9137 126.4159
July 127.0358 125.9383 126.4673
August 127.1027 126.3474 126.6742
September 127.0792 126.3332 126.7293
October 127.0120 47.9795 82.6688
November 48.5498 47.9669 48.1901
December 48.5791 48.0827 48.3747