YEARLY HIGH
0.7386 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.5296 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6511 CDF

2017 TZS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2090 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5476 to the December average rate of 0.7038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7386 was up 34.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5486, 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 3,693 CDF
2016 Average 2,216 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,648 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7276
0.5313
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 0.6025, compared to 0.6996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0708 CDF (High: 0.7066 / Low: 0.6358). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 CDF (High: 0.6984 / Low: 0.6916).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.7112) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2644 (+59.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.7112
2016 Avg (August) 0.4468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5679 0.5296 0.5476
February 0.5881 0.5589 0.5709
March 0.6079 0.5854 0.5967
April 0.6273 0.6033 0.6163
May 0.6390 0.6261 0.6327
June 0.6673 0.6388 0.6508
July 0.7310 0.6636 0.6950
August 0.7386 0.6869 0.7112
September 0.6984 0.6916 0.6954
October 0.7016 0.6930 0.6977
November 0.7066 0.6358 0.6945
December 0.7155 0.6962 0.7038