2016 TZS to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TZS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TZS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 10.8215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 9.5552.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2663 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3295 to the December average rate of 10.6907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8215 was down 13.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.5817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TZS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.0347, compared to 10.2342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1995 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.5883 STD (High: 10.1435 / Low: 9.5552). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0900 STD (High: 10.0628 / Low: 9.9728).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2389 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.6907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2356 (+2.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4315 | 10.2729 | 10.3295 |
| February | 10.3525 | 10.0048 | 10.1270 |
| March | 10.3105 | 9.8740 | 10.0848 |
| April | 9.9237 | 9.7522 | 9.8458 |
| May | 10.0344 | 9.7041 | 9.8833 |
| June | 10.1435 | 9.5552 | 9.9377 |
| July | 10.1918 | 10.0182 | 10.1064 |
| August | 10.1094 | 9.8914 | 10.0009 |
| September | 10.0628 | 9.9728 | 10.0197 |
| October | 10.3193 | 9.9284 | 10.1747 |
| November | 10.6378 | 10.1163 | 10.4128 |
| December | 10.8215 | 10.5294 | 10.6907 |