YEARLY HIGH
3.8414 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.4478 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6828 TZS

2016 XAF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3.8414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.4478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3936 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6108 to the December average rate of 3.4958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8414 was down 2.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,207 TZS
2015 Average 17,217 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 17,239 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,967.98 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.8127
3.4670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 3.7192, compared to 3.6463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1899 TZS (High: 3.6953 / Low: 3.5054). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 TZS (High: 3.7326 / Low: 3.6998).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0889 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 3.7693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.4366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3327 (+9.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 3.7693
2015 Avg (May) 3.4366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6355 3.5671 3.6108
February 3.7659 3.6217 3.6977
March 3.7812 3.6269 3.7071
April 3.8115 3.7556 3.7839
May 3.8414 3.7152 3.7693
June 3.7993 3.6709 3.7463
July 3.7220 3.6552 3.6871
August 3.7693 3.6926 3.7260
September 3.7326 3.6998 3.7210
October 3.7269 3.6119 3.6633
November 3.6953 3.5054 3.5848
December 3.5651 3.4478 3.4958