YEARLY HIGH
603.3625 TZS
YEARLY LOW
328.3204 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
485.1791 TZS

2018 TRY to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 603.3625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 328.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 275.0422 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 595.8327 to the December average rate of 433.5817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 603.3625 was down 8.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 659.3353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,168,126 TZS
2017 Average 30,720,404 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 16,416,018 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,752,108.11 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

619.2101
338.6819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 556.4583, compared to 413.8999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 142.5584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 556.4583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.8999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 129.3073 TZS (High: 457.6277 / Low: 328.3204). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.6844 TZS (High: 601.4488 / Low: 587.7644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±129.3073
January Spread (Stable) ±13.6844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 89.7430 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.7430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 595.2931) against the same month in 2017 (average: 608.9133), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6202 (-2.24%).

2018 Avg (February) 595.2931
2017 Avg (February) 608.9133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 601.4488 587.7644 595.8327
February 603.3625 589.4341 595.2931
March 593.0012 562.3971 579.7701
April 571.0878 545.5468 559.5191
May 555.6671 479.6693 515.9093
June 508.6475 479.3790 492.4253
July 497.6600 463.6759 477.4982
August 457.6277 328.3204 387.7552
September 380.0972 343.3575 362.0592
October 418.4958 368.8595 394.0549
November 444.9827 414.5114 428.4503
December 444.6225 426.8971 433.5817