YEARLY HIGH
81.2694 TZS
YEARLY LOW
68.8216 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.4217 TZS

2018 UYU to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 81.2694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 68.8216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4478 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6563 to the December average rate of 71.4535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.2694 was down 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 84.8207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 406,347 TZS
2017 Average 390,550 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 344,108 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,238.87 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

81.3871
68.4864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to TZS 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 77.6277, compared to 71.2157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.6277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.2157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 7.4624 TZS (High: 80.1429 / Low: 72.6805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8413 TZS (High: 79.9516 / Low: 79.1103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.4624
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.6343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 80.3121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 78.5142), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7979 (+2.29%).

2018 Avg (April) 80.3121
2017 Avg (April) 78.5142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.5418 77.9211 78.6563
February 79.4504 78.0429 78.9683
March 79.9516 79.1103 79.4934
April 81.2694 79.5716 80.3121
May 80.1429 72.6805 75.6778
June 73.7657 71.7224 72.6584
July 74.6458 71.9251 73.0124
August 76.0149 71.0055 73.1853
September 71.2506 68.8216 69.6549
October 69.9914 69.1321 69.5615
November 71.6914 69.7279 70.4268
December 72.0257 70.9476 71.4535