YEARLY HIGH
4.3002 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.9188 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1001 TZS

2018 XAF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 4.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 3.9188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3814 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1793 to the December average rate of 3.9935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3002 was down 2.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3894, 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 21,501 TZS
2017 Average 19,271 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 19,594 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907.12 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2808
3.9513
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 4.1812, compared to 4.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1846 TZS (High: 4.2668 / Low: 4.0822). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 TZS (High: 4.0799 / Low: 4.0374).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1846
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1414 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.2534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6060 (+16.61%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.2534
2017 Avg (April) 3.6474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2668 4.0822 4.1793
February 4.2981 4.1859 4.2414
March 4.2887 4.2145 4.2432
April 4.3002 4.2070 4.2534
May 4.1738 4.0128 4.1119
June 4.1125 4.0101 4.0578
July 4.0799 4.0374 4.0600
August 4.0795 3.9442 4.0164
September 4.0978 4.0258 4.0572
October 4.0434 3.9504 4.0079
November 4.0167 3.9188 3.9788
December 4.0291 3.9699 3.9935