YEARLY HIGH
0.4205 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.4111 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4162 TZS

2016 ZMK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.4205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4154 to the December average rate of 0.4146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4205 was down 4.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,103 TZS
2015 Average 1,939 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,055 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.29 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4187
0.4142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.4165, compared to 0.4158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0078 TZS (High: 0.4189 / Low: 0.4111). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 TZS (High: 0.4159 / Low: 0.4143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.4183) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+4.38%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.4183
2015 Avg (July) 0.4007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4189 0.4111 0.4154
February 0.4191 0.4138 0.4162
March 0.4174 0.4144 0.4161
April 0.4192 0.4161 0.4171
May 0.4177 0.4159 0.4169
June 0.4182 0.4155 0.4172
July 0.4205 0.4157 0.4183
August 0.4188 0.4154 0.4163
September 0.4163 0.4146 0.4153
October 0.4159 0.4141 0.4153
November 0.4159 0.4143 0.4150
December 0.4159 0.4139 0.4146