YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0435 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0445 KES

2018 TZS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0458 to the December average rate of 0.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0462 was down 3.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0478, 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 231 KES
2017 Average 231 KES
Yearly Trough Low 217 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0460
0.0439
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 0.0447, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 KES (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0435). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0440).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0458) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0458
2017 Avg (January) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0462 0.0454 0.0458
February 0.0453 0.0446 0.0450
March 0.0450 0.0446 0.0448
April 0.0447 0.0437 0.0443
May 0.0445 0.0439 0.0441
June 0.0446 0.0435 0.0443
July 0.0444 0.0439 0.0442
August 0.0443 0.0440 0.0441
September 0.0443 0.0440 0.0441
October 0.0445 0.0440 0.0442
November 0.0449 0.0442 0.0446
December 0.0446 0.0440 0.0444