2026 ZAR to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

163.3733 TZS

YEARLY LOW

149.1214 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.3754 TZS

2026 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 163.3733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 149.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2519 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.5732 to the December average rate of 159.8695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 163.3733 was up 8.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 151.2113, 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 8,168,665 TZS

2025 Average 7,162,237 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 7,456,072 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 712,593.08 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

161.9728

153.4886

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 157.8551, compared to 159.9362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.8551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.9362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 13.9345 TZS (High: 163.0559 / Low: 149.1214). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7586 TZS (High: 160.3229 / Low: 159.5643).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.9345

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.0701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 161.2658) against the same month in 2025 (average: 139.9054), the exchange rate shifted by +21.3604 (+15.27%).

2026 Avg (February) 161.2658

2025 Avg (February) 139.9054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.0559	149.1214	154.5732
February	163.3733	158.8052	161.2658
March	159.4841	150.1696	154.1956
April	159.3154	153.1009	157.0690
May	162.0015	155.8825	160.3483
June	162.2621	154.8187	159.6786
July	161.8803	156.7143	160.0028
August	160.3229	159.5643	159.8695