2016 ZAR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.2227 TZS

YEARLY LOW

129.1834 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

149.0810 TZS

2016 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 164.2227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 129.1834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0393 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.0956 to the December average rate of 157.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.2227 was down 13.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 189.8900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,211,133 TZS

2015 Average 7,992,440 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 6,459,169 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,751,964.45 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

161.3118

131.6214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 142.2287, compared to 155.9333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.9333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 15.2884 TZS (High: 153.9846 / Low: 138.6963). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2312 TZS (High: 161.0692 / Low: 153.8380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2884

December Spread (Stable) ±7.2312

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 6.7961 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 156.0202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 152.5342), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4859 (+2.29%).

2016 Avg (November) 156.0202

2015 Avg (November) 152.5342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	139.5380	129.1834	134.0956
February	143.6725	135.2853	138.3936
March	147.9801	138.0270	142.3209
April	153.8106	143.5856	149.9986
May	153.9846	138.6963	143.2026
June	152.4002	140.0179	145.3608
July	157.0290	148.2604	152.0927
August	163.8339	148.9949	158.8376
September	161.3330	149.8487	154.9587
October	160.7880	152.5207	156.6205
November	164.2227	151.2142	156.0202
December	161.0692	153.8380	157.0704