YEARLY HIGH
246.5448 TZS
YEARLY LOW
206.5750 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.6004 TZS

2017 VEF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 246.5448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 206.5750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.9698 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.9340 to the December average rate of 217.7856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 246.5448 was down 29.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 348.4692, 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 1,232,724 TZS
2016 Average 1,252,467 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,032,875 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,849.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

223.7506
217.2434
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 222.5014, compared to 220.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.5014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 38.1703 TZS (High: 246.5448 / Low: 208.3746). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1082 TZS (High: 224.4762 / Low: 222.3681).

November Spread (Volatile) ±38.1703
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.2669 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 219.0392) against the same month in 2016 (average: 218.4822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5570 (+0.25%).

2017 Avg (November) 219.0392
2016 Avg (November) 218.4822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.2023 217.6510 221.9340
February 224.4762 222.3681 223.2083
March 224.2740 222.1492 223.1476
April 224.4662 219.6567 222.2067
May 224.9607 219.3201 221.9141
June 224.1457 220.4267 222.5974
July 224.0320 219.6285 221.5960
August 225.6762 215.7948 220.6693
September 225.1823 220.4767 222.8000
October 225.0859 212.3188 222.3061
November 246.5448 208.3746 219.0392
December 225.3337 206.5750 217.7856