YEARLY HIGH
226.8385 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1955 TZS

2018 VEF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 226.8385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 226.8293 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.4263 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 226.8385 was down 7.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 246.5448, 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 1,134,192 TZS
2017 Average 1,107,932 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 46 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,134,146.55 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

244.6680
-22.2325
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 50.3782, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 50.3656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 225.3899 TZS (High: 225.4677 / Low: 0.0778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TZS (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0092).

February Spread (Volatile) ±225.3899
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 142.7537 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -142.7537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 222.4263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 221.9340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4923 (+0.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 222.4263
2017 Avg (January) 221.9340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.8385 214.8258 222.4263
February 225.4677 0.0778 79.6727
March 0.0779 0.0560 0.0627
April 0.0565 0.0341 0.0477
May 0.0331 0.0285 0.0316
June 0.0291 0.0284 0.0285
July 0.0285 0.0214 0.0255
August 0.0214 0.0092 0.0136
September 0.0092 0.0092 0.0092
October 0.0092 0.0092 0.0092
November 0.0093 0.0092 0.0092
December 0.0093 0.0092 0.0093