YEARLY HIGH
19.2430 IRR
YEARLY LOW
15.8601 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8587 IRR

2018 TZS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 19.2430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 15.8601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3829 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0410 to the December average rate of 18.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.2430 was up 20.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.9642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,215 IRR
2017 Average 73,853 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 79,300 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,914.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.2999
15.7447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to IRR 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 16.9972, compared to 18.7202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0800 IRR (High: 18.4823 / Low: 16.4023). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 IRR (High: 18.9305 / Low: 18.8704).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0800
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 18.9785) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.6723), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3062 (+29.35%).

2018 Avg (August) 18.9785
2017 Avg (August) 14.6723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4163 15.8601 16.0410
February 16.5562 16.3602 16.4487
March 16.6869 16.5487 16.6174
April 16.6633 16.3463 16.5041
May 18.4823 16.4023 17.7866
June 18.7273 18.2061 18.5853
July 19.2297 18.7115 19.0036
August 19.2430 18.8673 18.9785
September 18.9305 18.8704 18.8976
October 18.8952 18.5236 18.5818
November 18.5595 18.3855 18.5074
December 18.4872 18.2248 18.3524