YEARLY HIGH
0.2552 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2325 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2441 XAF

2018 TZS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2393 to the December average rate of 0.2504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2552 was down 11.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2885, 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 1,276 XAF
2017 Average 1,301 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,163 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2530
0.2335
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 0.2393, compared to 0.2488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0106 XAF (High: 0.2450 / Low: 0.2344). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 XAF (High: 0.2477 / Low: 0.2451).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2513
2017 Avg (November) 0.2469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2450 0.2344 0.2393
February 0.2389 0.2327 0.2358
March 0.2373 0.2332 0.2357
April 0.2377 0.2325 0.2351
May 0.2492 0.2396 0.2432
June 0.2494 0.2432 0.2464
July 0.2477 0.2451 0.2463
August 0.2535 0.2451 0.2490
September 0.2484 0.2440 0.2465
October 0.2531 0.2473 0.2495
November 0.2552 0.2490 0.2513
December 0.2519 0.2482 0.2504