YEARLY HIGH
1101.1250 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1079.5167 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1092.4413 TZS

2016 BBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1101.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1079.5167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6083 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1090.9843 to the December average rate of 1087.2445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1101.1250 was down 4.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 1154.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,505,625 TZS
2015 Average 5,093,056 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,397,583 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,041.67 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1096.4807
1086.4048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1093.8188, compared to 1091.0639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1093.8188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1091.0639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 20.3917 TZS (High: 1099.9083 / Low: 1079.5167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1842 TZS (High: 1093.1000 / Low: 1088.9158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.3917
September Spread (Stable) ±4.1842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.7738 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1095.4914) against the same month in 2015 (average: 947.4035), the exchange rate shifted by +148.0880 (+15.63%).

2016 Avg (April) 1095.4914
2015 Avg (April) 947.4035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1099.9083 1079.5167 1090.9843
February 1100.6417 1086.7808 1093.1087
March 1096.2942 1088.2683 1092.7084
April 1101.1250 1092.9392 1095.4914
May 1097.0067 1092.0667 1094.9787
June 1098.4975 1091.0917 1095.6410
July 1099.0600 1090.9417 1094.7560
August 1095.8750 1091.1150 1093.0124
September 1093.1000 1088.9158 1090.7923
October 1092.1317 1087.5333 1090.5599
November 1092.4917 1088.0367 1090.0183
December 1092.2808 1081.9008 1087.2445