YEARLY HIGH
30.5227 TZS
YEARLY LOW
29.5121 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1268 TZS

2020 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 30.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 29.5121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0106 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8408 to the December average rate of 30.0920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.5227 was down 3.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.5239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,613 TZS
2019 Average 148,181 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 147,560 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,052.98 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.4198
29.7882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 30.1131, compared to 30.1404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.1131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.7775 TZS (High: 30.4401 / Low: 29.6626). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0967 TZS (High: 30.1768 / Low: 30.0801).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7775
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0967

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2720 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 30.3671) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.9053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4619 (+1.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 30.3671
2019 Avg (April) 29.9053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2191 29.5121 29.8408
February 30.4401 29.6626 30.0190
March 30.4596 29.9517 30.2401
April 30.5227 30.0657 30.3671
May 30.3715 30.1102 30.2418
June 30.1690 29.8120 29.9698
July 30.3264 30.0194 30.1103
August 30.3264 29.7267 30.1347
September 30.3601 30.0539 30.1973
October 30.2506 30.1486 30.1822
November 30.1768 30.0801 30.1261
December 30.1752 29.9940 30.0920