YEARLY HIGH
0.0478 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0462 KES

2017 TZS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0468 to the December average rate of 0.0460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0478 was up 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0475, 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 239 KES
2016 Average 232 KES
Yearly Trough Low 209 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0469
0.0457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to KES 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0048 KES (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0418). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0462).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0468) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0468
2016 Avg (January) 0.0469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0461 0.0468
February 0.0468 0.0462 0.0465
March 0.0464 0.0459 0.0461
April 0.0464 0.0460 0.0463
May 0.0464 0.0459 0.0462
June 0.0465 0.0462 0.0463
July 0.0468 0.0463 0.0464
August 0.0465 0.0457 0.0462
September 0.0461 0.0457 0.0460
October 0.0462 0.0458 0.0460
November 0.0466 0.0418 0.0458
December 0.0462 0.0458 0.0460