YEARLY HIGH
9.8920 STD
YEARLY LOW
8.8356 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3428 STD

2023 TZS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TZS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 9.8920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 8.8356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0564 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7787 to the December average rate of 8.8692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.8920 was down 2.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.1451, 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 49,460 STD
2022 Average 47,659 STD
Yearly Trough Low 44,178 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,282.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.8696
8.7782
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 9.7163, compared to 8.9693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.4471 STD (High: 9.5200 / Low: 9.0728). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 STD (High: 9.7969 / Low: 9.7542).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4471
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3922 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 9.7778) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.2318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5460 (+5.91%).

2023 Avg (March) 9.7778
2022 Avg (March) 9.2318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7969 9.7542 9.7787
February 9.8133 9.6859 9.7714
March 9.8920 9.7428 9.7778
April 9.7873 9.7082 9.7344
May 9.7201 9.6324 9.6742
June 9.6507 9.4509 9.5613
July 9.5200 9.0728 9.3245
August 9.0761 8.8897 8.9323
September 8.9336 8.8772 8.8935
October 8.9264 8.8596 8.8940
November 8.9737 8.8525 8.9024
December 8.9091 8.8356 8.8692