YEARLY HIGH
0.5486 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.4147 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4430 CDF

2016 TZS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.5486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.4147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1338 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4248 to the December average rate of 0.5350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5486 was up 2.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5374, 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 2,743 CDF
2015 Average 2,287 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,074 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5461
0.4124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to CDF 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 0.4249, compared to 0.4611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1053 CDF (High: 0.5260 / Low: 0.4207). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CDF (High: 0.4253 / Low: 0.4226).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1053
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5350) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1039 (+24.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5350
2015 Avg (December) 0.4311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4281 0.4219 0.4248
February 0.4270 0.4216 0.4246
March 0.4266 0.4210 0.4241
April 0.4251 0.4207 0.4236
May 0.4253 0.4226 0.4237
June 0.4399 0.4147 0.4287
July 0.4477 0.4291 0.4346
August 0.4500 0.4437 0.4468
September 0.4502 0.4452 0.4475
October 0.4506 0.4393 0.4453
November 0.5260 0.4207 0.4572
December 0.5486 0.5205 0.5350