YEARLY HIGH
0.5578 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.3855 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4656 TZS

2016 SLL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.5578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.3855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1723 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5260 to the December average rate of 0.3937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5578 was down 5.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,789 TZS
2015 Average 2,472 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,927 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861.63 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5716
0.3706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.5397, compared to 0.3915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1382 TZS (High: 0.5578 / Low: 0.4196). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 TZS (High: 0.3916 / Low: 0.3880).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1382
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5524) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1176 (+27.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5524
2015 Avg (April) 0.4348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5333 0.5196 0.5260
February 0.5400 0.5276 0.5337
March 0.5474 0.5354 0.5402
April 0.5578 0.5473 0.5524
May 0.5575 0.5534 0.5549
June 0.5578 0.4196 0.5308
July 0.3997 0.3939 0.3967
August 0.3983 0.3881 0.3933
September 0.3930 0.3855 0.3873
October 0.3904 0.3858 0.3880
November 0.3916 0.3880 0.3897
December 0.3967 0.3907 0.3937