YEARLY HIGH
12.8735 STD
YEARLY LOW
11.5146 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0845 STD

2012 TZS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TZS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 12.8735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 11.5146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3589 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9605 to the December average rate of 11.7619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.8735 was up 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.8615, 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 64,368 STD
2011 Average 55,786 STD
Yearly Trough Low 57,573 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,794.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9061
11.5462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to STD 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 11.8836, compared to 12.2853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.7251 STD (High: 12.8526 / Low: 12.1275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1621 STD (High: 12.8735 / Low: 12.7114).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7251
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3124 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 12.7928) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.6417), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1511 (+20.21%).

2012 Avg (August) 12.7928
2011 Avg (August) 10.6417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2393 11.6387 11.9605
February 11.8434 11.5185 11.6715
March 11.9071 11.5146 11.6595
April 11.9063 11.5354 11.7926
May 12.2352 11.6569 12.0027
June 12.5215 11.8900 12.2148
July 12.7440 12.3659 12.5327
August 12.8735 12.7114 12.7928
September 12.8526 12.1275 12.4855
October 12.4653 11.9252 12.1731
November 12.1174 11.7164 11.9659
December 11.8509 11.6445 11.7619