2012 TZS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9759 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.8045 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8863 BIF

2012 TZS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TZS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.9759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.8045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1715 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8181 to the December average rate of 0.9572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9759 was up 18.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8233, 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 4,880 BIF

2011 Average 3,822 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,022 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9714

0.8006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to BIF 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 0.8427, compared to 0.9299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0608 BIF (High: 0.8719 / Low: 0.8111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BIF (High: 0.9229 / Low: 0.9098).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9572) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1570 (+19.61%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9572

2011 Avg (December) 0.8002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8363	0.8045	0.8181
February	0.8252	0.8080	0.8182
March	0.8217	0.8059	0.8148
April	0.8719	0.8111	0.8321
May	0.8935	0.8637	0.8820
June	0.9033	0.8817	0.8907
July	0.9180	0.8860	0.9027
August	0.9229	0.9098	0.9170
September	0.9419	0.9138	0.9260
October	0.9450	0.9302	0.9398
November	0.9508	0.9207	0.9364
December	0.9759	0.9341	0.9572