YEARLY HIGH
1742.1981 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1652.3132 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1688.0433 TZS

2018 SGD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1742.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1652.3132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.8849 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1700.1284 to the December average rate of 1679.3633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1742.1981 was down 4.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1817.3493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,710,991 TZS
2017 Average 8,107,030 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 8,261,566 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,424.68 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1733.9449
1651.6657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1707.3745, compared to 1668.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.6623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1707.3745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1668.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 58.2607 TZS (High: 1720.6523 / Low: 1662.3916). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.7490 TZS (High: 1666.0622 / Low: 1652.3132).

June Spread (Volatile) ±58.2607
October Spread (Stable) ±13.7490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 23.4952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1727.0883) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1597.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +129.3085 (+8.09%).

2018 Avg (April) 1727.0883
2017 Avg (April) 1597.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1723.2327 1679.4260 1700.1284
February 1723.3684 1692.8537 1707.1767
March 1727.6127 1703.7819 1715.7195
April 1742.1981 1716.7737 1727.0883
May 1715.5086 1691.6620 1703.5931
June 1720.6523 1662.3916 1690.5410
July 1678.7731 1661.7263 1671.1775
August 1676.0243 1652.9266 1667.5789
September 1674.0230 1654.2039 1665.7570
October 1666.0622 1652.3132 1658.5223
November 1683.1700 1653.8485 1669.8739
December 1687.7121 1672.5326 1679.3633