YEARLY HIGH
0.0333 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0278 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 AFN

2018 TZS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 0.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0333 was up 6.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0312, 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 167 AFN
2017 Average 152 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 139 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0333
0.0305
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 0.0310, compared to 0.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 AFN (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0307).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+7.42%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0328
2017 Avg (September) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0315 0.0309 0.0311
February 0.0309 0.0306 0.0308
March 0.0309 0.0307 0.0308
April 0.0310 0.0307 0.0308
May 0.0315 0.0308 0.0312
June 0.0321 0.0308 0.0315
July 0.0324 0.0314 0.0320
August 0.0322 0.0317 0.0319
September 0.0333 0.0321 0.0328
October 0.0333 0.0328 0.0331
November 0.0332 0.0278 0.0328
December 0.0330 0.0324 0.0328