2017 TZS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7898 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.7088 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7699 BIF

2017 TZS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.7898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.7088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7580 to the December average rate of 0.7845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7898 was up 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7733, 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 3,949 BIF

2016 Average 3,700 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 3,544 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7871

0.7554

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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 0.7620, compared to 0.7778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0791 BIF (High: 0.7880 / Low: 0.7088). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BIF (High: 0.7898 / Low: 0.7811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0791

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7845) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+1.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7845

2016 Avg (December) 0.7695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7728	0.7421	0.7580
February	0.7675	0.7551	0.7595
March	0.7711	0.7564	0.7610
April	0.7672	0.7563	0.7597
May	0.7704	0.7564	0.7620
June	0.7765	0.7671	0.7720
July	0.7760	0.7603	0.7711
August	0.7819	0.7707	0.7764
September	0.7836	0.7731	0.7782
October	0.7871	0.7734	0.7805
November	0.7880	0.7088	0.7760
December	0.7898	0.7811	0.7845