YEARLY HIGH
0.0318 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 AFN

2016 TZS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0318 was down 5.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0336, 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 159 AFN
2015 Average 151 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 150 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.16 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0317
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to AFN 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 0.0314, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0315) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.12%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0315
2015 Avg (February) 0.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0312 0.0314
February 0.0318 0.0312 0.0315
March 0.0314 0.0312 0.0313
April 0.0314 0.0311 0.0312
May 0.0314 0.0312 0.0313
June 0.0318 0.0312 0.0315
July 0.0315 0.0312 0.0314
August 0.0314 0.0300 0.0308
September 0.0310 0.0301 0.0306
October 0.0303 0.0301 0.0302
November 0.0307 0.0302 0.0304
December 0.0307 0.0302 0.0305