YEARLY HIGH
1.0366 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.0031 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0240 SOS

2012 TZS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TZS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 1.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0263 to the December average rate of 1.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0366 was down 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0951, 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 5,183 SOS
2011 Average 5,104 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,015 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.36 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0347
1.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to SOS 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 1.0246, compared to 1.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 SOS (High: 1.0366 / Low: 1.0109). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SOS (High: 1.0356 / Low: 1.0288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.0256) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0225 (-2.14%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.0256
2011 Avg (May) 1.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0347 1.0181 1.0263
February 1.0263 1.0179 1.0224
March 1.0247 1.0136 1.0204
April 1.0351 1.0166 1.0271
May 1.0366 1.0109 1.0256
June 1.0348 1.0109 1.0259
July 1.0334 1.0194 1.0258
August 1.0355 1.0274 1.0321
September 1.0356 1.0288 1.0325
October 1.0341 1.0165 1.0268
November 1.0155 1.0031 1.0108
December 1.0230 1.0075 1.0128