YEARLY HIGH
348.4692 TZS
YEARLY LOW
217.4832 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.6695 TZS

2016 VEF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 348.4692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 217.4832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.9860 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 345.2530 to the December average rate of 218.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 348.4692 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 365.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,742,346 TZS
2015 Average 1,612,182 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,087,416 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 654,930.07 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

358.7344
205.2121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 282.6399, compared to 218.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 63.9409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.6399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.4230 TZS (High: 348.0491 / Low: 341.6261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8829 TZS (High: 219.1372 / Low: 218.2543).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.4230
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 125.8835 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -125.8835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 345.9409) against the same month in 2015 (average: 288.6728), the exchange rate shifted by +57.2681 (+19.84%).

2016 Avg (February) 345.9409
2015 Avg (February) 288.6728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.0491 341.6261 345.2530
February 348.4692 343.8948 345.9409
March 346.8985 344.2124 345.5780
April 220.8420 219.0240 219.6946
May 220.0250 219.0596 219.6244
June 220.3274 218.8420 219.7487
July 220.2856 217.8820 219.3192
August 219.6922 218.7370 219.1213
September 219.1372 218.2543 218.6521
October 218.9343 218.0190 218.6136
November 219.0107 218.0540 218.4822
December 218.7407 217.4832 218.0057