YEARLY HIGH
21.8720 TZS
YEARLY LOW
20.5158 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1054 TZS

2018 VUV to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 21.8720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 20.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3562 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3517 to the December average rate of 20.7733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8720 was down 6.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.4076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,360 TZS
2017 Average 104,662 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 102,579 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,781.22 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5569
20.5246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 21.3462, compared to 20.8645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.8617 TZS (High: 21.8694 / Low: 21.0076). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 TZS (High: 21.0819 / Low: 21.0275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8617
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 21.4709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.7904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6805 (+3.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 21.4709
2017 Avg (February) 20.7904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8694 21.0076 21.3517
February 21.8720 21.1925 21.4709
March 21.5112 21.1861 21.4019
April 21.6928 21.2265 21.4692
May 21.3388 20.9660 21.1865
June 21.6363 20.8251 21.1973
July 21.1214 20.8288 20.9816
August 21.0849 20.9623 21.0399
September 21.0819 21.0275 21.0530
October 21.0542 20.5158 20.6106
November 20.8671 20.5582 20.7289
December 21.0206 20.6229 20.7733