YEARLY HIGH
0.2727 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.2438 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2533 CRC

2018 TZS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.2727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.2438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2524 to the December average rate of 0.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2727 was up 3.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2641, 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 1,364 CRC
2017 Average 1,265 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,219 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.98 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2675
0.2463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to CRC 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 0.2506, compared to 0.2559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0132 CRC (High: 0.2727 / Low: 0.2596). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CRC (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2475).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+5.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2658
2017 Avg (November) 0.2511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2536 0.2509 0.2524
February 0.2545 0.2518 0.2535
March 0.2532 0.2505 0.2520
April 0.2510 0.2466 0.2491
May 0.2486 0.2475 0.2481
June 0.2499 0.2438 0.2488
July 0.2504 0.2485 0.2491
August 0.2501 0.2475 0.2487
September 0.2561 0.2501 0.2536
October 0.2650 0.2535 0.2584
November 0.2727 0.2596 0.2658
December 0.2629 0.2583 0.2600