YEARLY HIGH
0.7128 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.5799 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6332 MMK

2018 TZS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.7128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.5799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1330 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5987 to the December average rate of 0.6803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7128 was up 13.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6300, 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 3,564 MMK
2017 Average 3,042 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,899 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.80 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7069
0.5755
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 0.5939, compared to 0.6724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0491 MMK (High: 0.7128 / Low: 0.6637). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 MMK (High: 0.5943 / Low: 0.5901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0798 (+13.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6866
2017 Avg (September) 0.6067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6049 0.5916 0.5987
February 0.5959 0.5874 0.5916
March 0.5943 0.5901 0.5926
April 0.5919 0.5799 0.5864
May 0.5950 0.5852 0.5919
June 0.6238 0.5870 0.6022
July 0.6392 0.6180 0.6276
August 0.6776 0.6395 0.6567
September 0.7128 0.6637 0.6866
October 0.7033 0.6672 0.6875
November 0.7022 0.6893 0.6959
December 0.6911 0.6713 0.6803