YEARLY HIGH
0.0868 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.0777 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 TZS

2012 STD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.0777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0836 to the December average rate of 0.0850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0868 was down 15.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434 TZS
2011 Average 450 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 388 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.84 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0865
0.0774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0842, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0047 TZS (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0778). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 TZS (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0777).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0858) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.27%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0858
2011 Avg (March) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0859 0.0817 0.0836
February 0.0868 0.0844 0.0857
March 0.0868 0.0840 0.0858
April 0.0867 0.0840 0.0848
May 0.0858 0.0817 0.0833
June 0.0841 0.0799 0.0819
July 0.0809 0.0785 0.0798
August 0.0787 0.0777 0.0782
September 0.0825 0.0778 0.0801
October 0.0839 0.0802 0.0822
November 0.0854 0.0825 0.0836
December 0.0859 0.0844 0.0850