YEARLY HIGH
4.2563 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.7401 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9951 TZS

2023 XAF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.7401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5163 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8386 to the December average rate of 4.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.2563 was up 5.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.0388, 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 21,282 TZS
2022 Average 18,680 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 18,700 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,581.25 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.2210
3.7738
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 3.8751, compared to 4.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.2023 TZS (High: 4.1901 / Low: 3.9877). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 TZS (High: 4.0685 / Low: 4.0061).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 4.1837) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4146 (+11.00%).

2023 Avg (December) 4.1837
2022 Avg (December) 3.7690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8824 3.7401 3.8386
February 3.9152 3.7601 3.8111
March 3.8767 3.7503 3.8131
April 3.9873 3.8411 3.9280
May 4.0248 3.8559 3.9132
June 4.0190 3.8616 3.9468
July 4.1901 3.9877 4.1142
August 4.1938 4.0957 4.1490
September 4.1237 4.0198 4.0786
October 4.0685 4.0061 4.0354
November 4.2009 4.0314 4.1290
December 4.2563 4.1129 4.1837