YEARLY HIGH
860.9794 TZS
YEARLY LOW
824.1050 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
842.4697 TZS

2018 XCD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 860.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 824.1050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8743 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 831.4162 to the December average rate of 851.9609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 860.9794 was down 6.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 917.8369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,304,897 TZS
2017 Average 4,139,516 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,120,525 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,371.70 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

854.0153
829.3618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 838.1268, compared to 846.8127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 838.1268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 846.8127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 21.0319 TZS (High: 860.9794 / Low: 839.9475). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1837 TZS (High: 846.3771 / Low: 844.1933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.0319
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8233 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 843.3842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 826.4864), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8978 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (June) 843.3842
2017 Avg (June) 826.4864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 838.9302 824.1050 831.4162
February 836.5803 832.4576 833.7746
March 837.3758 833.0141 834.9565
April 847.8020 835.5257 841.0215
May 845.3128 842.1957 844.2075
June 860.9794 839.9475 843.3842
July 843.9863 840.5682 842.6754
August 846.4968 841.5755 844.6895
September 846.3771 844.1933 845.2190
October 848.9036 843.8588 846.7189
November 855.2637 847.2313 849.6127
December 855.0912 848.4141 851.9609