YEARLY HIGH
0.2619 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.2458 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2543 SOS

2018 TZS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.2458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2580 to the December average rate of 0.2519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2619 was down 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2669, 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 1,309 SOS
2017 Average 1,294 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,229 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2587
0.2513
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 0.2555, compared to 0.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0095 SOS (High: 0.2554 / Low: 0.2458). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SOS (High: 0.2535 / Low: 0.2527).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2580) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2580
2017 Avg (January) 0.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2619 0.2553 0.2580
February 0.2588 0.2565 0.2578
March 0.2594 0.2557 0.2575
April 0.2577 0.2505 0.2542
May 0.2544 0.2506 0.2527
June 0.2554 0.2458 0.2531
July 0.2548 0.2521 0.2539
August 0.2539 0.2519 0.2533
September 0.2535 0.2527 0.2532
October 0.2537 0.2525 0.2532
November 0.2537 0.2503 0.2523
December 0.2527 0.2501 0.2519