YEARLY HIGH
9.2943 TZS
YEARLY LOW
8.4851 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0930 TZS

2018 YER to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 9.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 8.4851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8092 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9773 to the December average rate of 9.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.2943 was down 6.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,472 TZS
2017 Average 44,709 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 42,426 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,046.11 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.2198
8.9553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 9.0440, compared to 9.1420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.5560 TZS (High: 9.0411 / Low: 8.4851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 TZS (High: 9.1367 / Low: 9.1131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5560
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 9.1061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1814 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (June) 9.1061
2017 Avg (June) 8.9246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0579 8.8978 8.9773
February 9.0321 8.9887 9.0020
March 9.0411 8.4851 8.9821
April 9.1537 9.0232 9.0810
May 9.1385 9.0941 9.1152
June 9.2943 9.0680 9.1061
July 9.1164 9.0662 9.0966
August 9.1380 9.0849 9.1194
September 9.1367 9.1131 9.1251
October 9.1613 9.1095 9.1411
November 9.2326 9.1459 9.1719
December 9.2320 9.1587 9.1977