YEARLY HIGH
35.5066 TZS
YEARLY LOW
30.7738 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3686 TZS

2018 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 35.5066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 30.7738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7328 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3145 to the December average rate of 32.5944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.5066 was down 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.3248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,533 TZS
2017 Average 172,011 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 153,869 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,664.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.7366
30.6717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 34.5129, compared to 32.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8461 TZS (High: 33.0290 / Low: 31.1829). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3250 TZS (High: 34.8909 / Low: 34.5659).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8461
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 35.3145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.5545), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7600 (+8.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 35.3145
2017 Avg (January) 32.5545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5066 35.0633 35.3145
February 35.3449 34.5537 35.0042
March 34.8909 34.5659 34.7009
April 34.9164 34.1181 34.6148
May 34.3110 33.4263 33.8075
June 34.2108 33.0933 33.6353
July 33.3244 32.9263 33.1633
August 33.3109 32.2374 32.8257
September 32.2393 31.4300 31.7019
October 31.3624 30.7738 31.0938
November 33.0290 31.1829 31.9672
December 33.0352 31.9510 32.5944