2017 TOP to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1100.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 938.0540.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.1988 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 963.1281 to the December average rate of 979.9192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1100.2527 was up 9.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1000.3617, 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 2017.
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 974.0487, compared to 1001.8815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.8328 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 128.4767 TZS (High: 1100.2527 / Low: 971.7760). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0848 TZS (High: 977.2226 / Low: 967.1378).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 17.1798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 997.0990) against the same month in 2016 (average: 973.7443), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3548 (+2.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 983.0869 | 938.0540 | 963.1281 |
| February | 995.4213 | 968.9843 | 986.7024 |
| March | 993.3352 | 966.7351 | 974.8294 |
| April | 977.2226 | 967.1378 | 972.8198 |
| May | 976.2854 | 948.7082 | 964.9705 |
| June | 997.6453 | 969.4240 | 981.8421 |
| July | 1017.8429 | 983.5110 | 1000.3397 |
| August | 1036.5837 | 992.6449 | 1016.1164 |
| September | 1025.6578 | 1004.4691 | 1013.8989 |
| October | 1019.2498 | 991.4756 | 1003.9159 |
| November | 1100.2527 | 971.7760 | 997.0990 |
| December | 991.7049 | 968.8396 | 979.9192 |