YEARLY HIGH
147.7849 TZS
YEARLY LOW
116.5435 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.5813 TZS

2017 ARS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 147.7849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 116.5435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.2414 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.5145 to the December average rate of 126.5741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 147.7849 was down 11.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 166.7205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 738,924 TZS
2016 Average 741,786 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 582,717 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,207.20 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

147.5764
124.6648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 142.1850, compared to 128.9776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.2074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.1850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.9776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 14.0190 TZS (High: 130.5625 / Low: 116.5435). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6009 TZS (High: 129.6706 / Low: 127.0698).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.0190
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.4085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 145.6671) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.2538), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5867 (-4.33%).

2017 Avg (April) 145.6671
2016 Avg (April) 152.2538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.3060 135.2913 139.5145
February 144.7514 140.7699 143.1804
March 145.6833 142.6096 143.6296
April 147.7849 143.9225 145.6671
May 146.2984 138.2500 142.3489
June 140.7413 134.7009 138.7695
July 136.0224 124.9234 130.3610
August 131.1834 126.3859 128.5469
September 132.2710 127.7866 130.1792
October 129.6706 127.0698 128.7300
November 140.7831 127.1486 129.4745
December 130.5625 116.5435 126.5741