YEARLY HIGH
0.2900 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2603 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2717 XAF

2016 TZS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2770 to the December average rate of 0.2861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2900 was down 14.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3376, 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 1,450 XAF
2015 Average 1,461 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,302 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2883
0.2621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to XAF 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 0.2690, compared to 0.2744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0147 XAF (High: 0.2853 / Low: 0.2706). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XAF (High: 0.2703 / Low: 0.2679).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+2.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2861
2015 Avg (December) 0.2803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2803 0.2751 0.2770
February 0.2761 0.2655 0.2705
March 0.2757 0.2645 0.2698
April 0.2663 0.2624 0.2643
May 0.2692 0.2603 0.2653
June 0.2724 0.2632 0.2669
July 0.2736 0.2687 0.2712
August 0.2708 0.2653 0.2684
September 0.2703 0.2679 0.2687
October 0.2769 0.2683 0.2730
November 0.2853 0.2706 0.2791
December 0.2900 0.2805 0.2861