2016 TOP to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1000.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 933.3069.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0547 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 967.3645 to the December average rate of 956.0269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1000.3617 was down 9.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1099.4036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 971.6696, compared to 969.3217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3479 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 49.7794 TZS (High: 1000.3617 / Low: 950.5822). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5810 TZS (High: 974.8573 / Low: 965.2762).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 17.7174 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 973.7443) against the same month in 2015 (average: 970.4180), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3263 (+0.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 978.3837 | 952.6860 | 967.3645 |
| February | 974.0846 | 933.3069 | 960.5576 |
| March | 978.3731 | 964.8317 | 970.0017 |
| April | 996.5645 | 975.1185 | 983.0738 |
| May | 986.1033 | 961.4189 | 972.6150 |
| June | 989.3972 | 959.4387 | 976.4051 |
| July | 975.0531 | 953.6285 | 966.7265 |
| August | 973.0996 | 962.8008 | 967.8715 |
| September | 974.8573 | 965.2762 | 969.9956 |
| October | 990.4492 | 966.5889 | 981.5653 |
| November | 1000.3617 | 950.5822 | 973.7443 |
| December | 972.6860 | 935.0888 | 956.0269 |