YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0302 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 BTN

2016 TZS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.0302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0316 was down 13.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0367, 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 158 BTN
2015 Average 158 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 151 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0313
0.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to BTN 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 0.0307, compared to 0.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 BTN (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BTN (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0305).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August 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 February and March, 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 (November 2016: 0.0310) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.26%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0310
2015 Avg (November) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0312 0.0305 0.0308
February 0.0314 0.0310 0.0312
March 0.0310 0.0303 0.0306
April 0.0304 0.0302 0.0303
May 0.0309 0.0303 0.0306
June 0.0311 0.0304 0.0307
July 0.0308 0.0305 0.0307
August 0.0307 0.0305 0.0306
September 0.0307 0.0304 0.0306
October 0.0307 0.0305 0.0306
November 0.0316 0.0305 0.0310
December 0.0315 0.0309 0.0312