YEARLY HIGH
265.7703 TZS
YEARLY LOW
255.4044 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.2254 TZS

2018 SVC to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 265.7703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 255.4044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3658 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.8496 to the December average rate of 263.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 265.7703 was down 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 283.5469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,328,851 TZS
2017 Average 1,278,918 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,277,022 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,829.22 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

263.7714
256.2203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 258.8632, compared to 261.5876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.8632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.5876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.3029 TZS (High: 265.7703 / Low: 259.4674). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7771 TZS (High: 261.0109 / Low: 260.2338).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.3029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2742 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 260.4402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 255.4903), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9499 (+1.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 260.4402
2017 Avg (June) 255.4903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.2900 255.4044 256.8496
February 258.2381 256.8773 257.4667
March 258.7189 257.2477 257.9207
April 261.8301 257.8311 259.7873
May 261.0109 260.2338 260.7145
June 265.7703 259.4674 260.4402
July 260.7792 258.9435 260.2478
August 262.4842 260.5762 260.9960
September 261.4103 260.5917 261.0055
October 262.0560 260.7430 261.5883
November 264.7500 261.5632 262.5460
December 264.3980 262.1884 263.1421