YEARLY HIGH
0.3690 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2711 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2978 TZS

2018 SLL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.3690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.2711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0980 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2931 to the December average rate of 0.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3690 was down 7.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3998, 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 1,845 TZS
2017 Average 1,500 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,355 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.80 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3648
0.2638
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 0.3008, compared to 0.2948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0791 TZS (High: 0.3502 / Low: 0.2711). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 TZS (High: 0.2726 / Low: 0.2719).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0791
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.3358) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0382 (+12.84%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.3358
2017 Avg (June) 0.2976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2958 0.2906 0.2931
February 0.2952 0.2914 0.2936
March 0.2953 0.2917 0.2940
April 0.2988 0.2918 0.2954
May 0.2974 0.2915 0.2931
June 0.3690 0.2904 0.3358
July 0.3617 0.3499 0.3564
August 0.3502 0.2711 0.3192
September 0.2726 0.2719 0.2723
October 0.2734 0.2718 0.2727
November 0.2755 0.2729 0.2737
December 0.2754 0.2733 0.2744