YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 BTN

2017 TZS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0313 was down 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0316, 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 157 BTN
2016 Average 154 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 130 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.27 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0310
0.0281
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 0.0295, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 BTN (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BTN (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0288).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0307) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0307
2016 Avg (January) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0303 0.0307
February 0.0306 0.0299 0.0301
March 0.0301 0.0290 0.0296
April 0.0292 0.0286 0.0289
May 0.0291 0.0286 0.0288
June 0.0290 0.0288 0.0289
July 0.0290 0.0286 0.0288
August 0.0288 0.0261 0.0283
September 0.0292 0.0284 0.0287
October 0.0292 0.0288 0.0290
November 0.0292 0.0261 0.0287
December 0.0289 0.0284 0.0287