YEARLY HIGH
0.0312 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0278 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0304 AFN

2017 TZS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0312 was down 2.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0318, 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 156 AFN
2016 Average 155 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 139 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0310
0.0298
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 0.0302, compared to 0.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 AFN (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0304).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0309) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0309
2016 Avg (December) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0308 0.0295 0.0301
February 0.0301 0.0298 0.0300
March 0.0300 0.0298 0.0299
April 0.0303 0.0298 0.0302
May 0.0306 0.0302 0.0304
June 0.0307 0.0302 0.0305
July 0.0307 0.0303 0.0305
August 0.0308 0.0302 0.0306
September 0.0307 0.0304 0.0306
October 0.0305 0.0302 0.0304
November 0.0309 0.0278 0.0303
December 0.0312 0.0306 0.0309