YEARLY HIGH
0.6375 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.5285 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5655 MMK

2016 TZS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.5285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1090 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5956 to the December average rate of 0.6199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6375 was up 3.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6130, 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 3,187 MMK
2015 Average 2,729 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,643 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.89 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6284
0.5271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to MMK 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 0.5566, compared to 0.5744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0335 MMK (High: 0.6375 / Low: 0.6039). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 MMK (High: 0.5459 / Low: 0.5372).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+2.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6199
2015 Avg (December) 0.6039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6065 0.5903 0.5956
February 0.5938 0.5610 0.5702
March 0.5665 0.5516 0.5566
April 0.5561 0.5285 0.5399
May 0.5423 0.5320 0.5356
June 0.5459 0.5372 0.5417
July 0.5439 0.5329 0.5383
August 0.5538 0.5410 0.5458
September 0.5773 0.5494 0.5634
October 0.5904 0.5728 0.5837
November 0.6042 0.5860 0.5952
December 0.6375 0.6039 0.6199