YEARLY HIGH
0.7279 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.6867 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7113 CDF

2018 TZS to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.6867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7126 to the December average rate of 0.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7279 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7386, 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 3,639 CDF
2017 Average 3,258 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,434 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.80 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7177
0.7050
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 0.7118, compared to 0.7107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0412 CDF (High: 0.7279 / Low: 0.6867). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CDF (High: 0.7094 / Low: 0.7068).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.7115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+2.37%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.7115
2017 Avg (July) 0.6950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7199 0.6958 0.7126
February 0.7218 0.7096 0.7148
March 0.7206 0.7118 0.7166
April 0.7154 0.7047 0.7105
May 0.7094 0.7068 0.7078
June 0.7113 0.6941 0.7085
July 0.7279 0.6867 0.7115
August 0.7194 0.7064 0.7125
September 0.7195 0.7112 0.7160
October 0.7182 0.7024 0.7115
November 0.7174 0.6986 0.7069
December 0.7134 0.6967 0.7061