YEARLY HIGH
4.0856 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.8191 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9392 TZS

2019 XAF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 4.0856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 3.8191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2665 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0146 to the December average rate of 3.8933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0856 was down 4.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3002, 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 20,428 TZS
2018 Average 20,495 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 19,095 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,332.72 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.0506
3.8446
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 3.9870, compared to 3.8915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.1248 TZS (High: 4.0856 / Low: 3.9608). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0483 TZS (High: 3.9439 / Low: 3.8956).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0483

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 4.0335) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2097 (-4.94%).

2019 Avg (March) 4.0335
2018 Avg (March) 4.2432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0536 3.9666 4.0146
February 4.0779 3.9931 4.0302
March 4.0856 3.9608 4.0335
April 3.9916 3.9136 3.9572
May 3.9439 3.8956 3.9258
June 4.0039 3.9181 3.9609
July 3.9632 3.8801 3.9314
August 3.9539 3.8635 3.9046
September 3.9007 3.8191 3.8618
October 3.9179 3.8197 3.8767
November 3.9233 3.8590 3.8810
December 3.9299 3.8605 3.8933