YEARLY HIGH
182.8464 TZS
YEARLY LOW
154.4248 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.3044 TZS

2017 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 182.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 154.4248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4216 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.2225 to the December average rate of 171.5604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 182.8464 was up 11.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 164.2227, 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 9,142,320 TZS
2016 Average 7,455,603 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,721,239 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,421,081.15 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

174.4941
159.4003
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 168.8777, compared to 167.7311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.8777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.7311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 19.9658 TZS (High: 174.3906 / Low: 154.4248). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1860 TZS (High: 177.1817 / Low: 170.9957).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.9658
June Spread (Stable) ±6.1860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.4552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 171.5604) against the same month in 2016 (average: 157.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4900 (+9.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 171.5604
2016 Avg (December) 157.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.3884 157.7895 163.2225
February 173.1085 165.1250 169.2252
March 179.6795 165.2386 172.5419
April 171.7327 160.0225 166.3831
May 175.0738 163.7838 168.6570
June 177.1817 170.9957 173.2363
July 173.4172 165.2070 170.4730
August 172.3537 165.4776 169.1247
September 174.9320 165.3359 170.5128
October 169.2281 157.8995 164.0576
November 174.3906 154.4248 160.6581
December 182.8464 163.0470 171.5604