2018 TOP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1036.4111 TZS

YEARLY LOW

976.2726 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1002.0766 TZS

2018 TOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 1036.4111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 976.2726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.1385 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1000.0038 to the December average rate of 1011.1335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1036.4111 was down 5.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1100.2527, 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 5,182,055 TZS

2017 Average 4,939,688 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 4,881,363 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,692.45 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1025.9374

979.9903

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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 1009.9468, compared to 994.2063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1009.9468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 994.2063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 38.2115 TZS (High: 1029.7261 / Low: 991.5146). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5542 TZS (High: 989.9757 / Low: 987.4214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±38.2115

September Spread (Stable) ±2.5542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.6298 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1022.1085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 972.8198), the exchange rate shifted by +49.2887 (+5.07%).

2018 Avg (April) 1022.1085

2017 Avg (April) 972.8198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1017.3401	987.1705	1000.0038
February	1022.7371	1012.1280	1017.6895
March	1021.5169	1005.6412	1014.9153
April	1036.4111	1009.9281	1022.1085
May	1029.7261	991.5146	1007.4787
June	1019.5377	988.1151	997.4851
July	988.2145	976.2726	983.8192
August	990.1157	984.3595	988.0018
September	989.9757	987.4214	988.6210
October	995.3425	988.6778	992.7649
November	1008.1418	994.2029	1000.8975
December	1025.8653	1002.7212	1011.1335