YEARLY HIGH
0.1614 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.1548 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1587 NGN

2018 TZS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1603 to the December average rate of 0.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1614 was down 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1649, 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 807 NGN
2017 Average 746 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 774 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.95 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1605
0.1576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to NGN 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 0.1590, compared to 0.1584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0039 NGN (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1548). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 NGN (High: 0.1582 / Low: 0.1574).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1603) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+13.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1603
2017 Avg (January) 0.1413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1614 0.1594 0.1603
February 0.1603 0.1596 0.1600
March 0.1602 0.1591 0.1596
April 0.1594 0.1571 0.1583
May 0.1582 0.1574 0.1579
June 0.1587 0.1548 0.1581
July 0.1588 0.1575 0.1584
August 0.1587 0.1576 0.1581
September 0.1594 0.1572 0.1585
October 0.1593 0.1584 0.1588
November 0.1591 0.1565 0.1583
December 0.1590 0.1571 0.1581