YEARLY HIGH
1000.3617 TZS
YEARLY LOW
933.3069 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
970.4956 TZS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,001,808 TZS
2015 Average 4,800,454 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,666,535 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,273.71 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

985.7785
953.3222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 971.6696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 969.3217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±49.7794
September Spread (Stable) ±9.5810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (November) 973.7443
2015 Avg (November) 970.4180

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