YEARLY HIGH
23.6381 TZS
YEARLY LOW
21.5414 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5377 TZS

2018 XPF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 23.6381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 21.5414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0967 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9734 to the December average rate of 21.9519, 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 23.6381 was down 2.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.1280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,190 TZS
2017 Average 105,815 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 107,707 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,483.28 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.5314
21.7202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 22.9835, compared to 22.0919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0149 TZS (High: 23.4543 / Low: 22.4394). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2334 TZS (High: 22.4266 / Low: 22.1932).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0149
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2334

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 0.7775 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 23.3804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.9903), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3902 (+16.96%).

2018 Avg (April) 23.3804
2017 Avg (April) 19.9903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.4543 22.4394 22.9734
February 23.6261 23.0095 23.3144
March 23.5748 23.1670 23.3243
April 23.6381 23.1254 23.3804
May 22.9430 22.0579 22.6029
June 22.6061 22.0433 22.3054
July 22.4266 22.1932 22.3177
August 22.4248 21.6812 22.0776
September 22.5253 22.1294 22.3023
October 22.2261 21.7149 22.0309
November 22.0793 21.5414 21.8712
December 22.1475 21.8220 21.9519