YEARLY HIGH
0.2893 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.2605 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2725 XOF

2016 TZS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.2893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2782 to the December average rate of 0.2858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2893 was down 14.31% 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 1,446 XOF
2015 Average 1,461 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,303 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2878
0.2638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to XOF 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 0.2703, compared to 0.2748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 XOF (High: 0.2849 / Low: 0.2723). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 XOF (High: 0.2709 / Low: 0.2679).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2858) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+1.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2858
2015 Avg (December) 0.2807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2811 0.2763 0.2782
February 0.2773 0.2672 0.2721
March 0.2779 0.2661 0.2711
April 0.2674 0.2643 0.2658
May 0.2709 0.2605 0.2667
June 0.2725 0.2633 0.2676
July 0.2746 0.2689 0.2718
August 0.2724 0.2661 0.2691
September 0.2709 0.2679 0.2692
October 0.2772 0.2691 0.2736
November 0.2849 0.2723 0.2795
December 0.2893 0.2807 0.2858