2018 ZAR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

195.1202 TZS

YEARLY LOW

148.3497 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

173.0372 TZS

2018 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 195.1202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 148.3497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.7705 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.3726 to the December average rate of 161.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.1202 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.8464, 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 9,756,009 TZS

2017 Average 8,415,173 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 7,417,485 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,338,524.03 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

194.2318

151.5641

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 184.4992, compared to 161.5752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.9240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.4992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.5752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 17.5621 TZS (High: 181.6293 / Low: 164.0672). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4767 TZS (High: 194.2130 / Low: 187.7363).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.5621

March Spread (Stable) ±6.4767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.5196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 190.6762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 169.2252), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4510 (+12.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 190.6762

2017 Avg (February) 169.2252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.8067	179.9993	184.3726
February	195.1202	185.4884	190.6762
March	194.2130	187.7363	190.5276
April	190.9726	183.2622	187.8240
May	186.3211	178.3063	182.0571
June	181.6293	164.0672	171.5375
July	173.8257	164.3921	170.1489
August	172.4780	155.2002	162.6255
September	161.7824	148.3497	155.1198
October	161.4943	153.7031	157.3704
November	168.2956	158.2865	163.0159
December	168.2827	157.1121	161.1704