2018 XDR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3327.5042 TZS

YEARLY LOW

3170.2507 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

3228.0599 TZS

2018 XDR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 3327.5042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 3170.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.2534 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3231.3397 to the December average rate of 3203.1102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3327.5042 was down 4.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 3481.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,637,521 TZS

2017 Average 15,516,842 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 15,851,254 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 786,267.16 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3305.9330

3181.5079

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XDR 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 3258.9071, compared to 3197.2127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 61.6944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3258.9071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3197.2127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 87.6793 TZS (High: 3278.8904 / Low: 3191.2111). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.2288 TZS (High: 3209.8450 / Low: 3193.6162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±87.6793

September Spread (Stable) ±16.2288

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 43.0713 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -43.0713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3295.5642) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3040.9212), the exchange rate shifted by +254.6430 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 3295.5642

2017 Avg (April) 3040.9212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3278.8904	3191.2111	3231.3397
February	3290.0461	3253.9771	3273.3275
March	3300.1960	3252.3523	3277.8345
April	3327.5042	3276.9656	3295.5642
May	3275.5558	3218.6885	3252.4929
June	3283.2786	3195.9134	3222.8837
July	3216.1738	3184.7282	3199.0891
August	3207.4370	3178.1971	3193.4265
September	3209.8450	3193.6162	3202.0620
October	3203.7127	3170.2507	3191.8766
November	3215.5066	3175.3370	3193.7115
December	3217.9243	3193.1216	3203.1102