YEARLY HIGH
1293.0359 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1272.3977 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1286.1063 TZS

2020 AWG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1293.0359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1272.3977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6383 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1279.9195 to the December average rate of 1288.4333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1293.0359 was down 1.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 1313.4744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,465,180 TZS
2019 Average 6,407,550 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,361,988 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,191.36 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1291.3096
1278.8841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1283.2437, compared to 1288.9688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1283.2437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1288.9688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.8078 TZS (High: 1287.2055 / Low: 1272.3977). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2983 TZS (High: 1288.9163 / Low: 1287.6179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.8078
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2983

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.5025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1290.2741) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1277.4001), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8740 (+1.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 1290.2741
2019 Avg (August) 1277.4001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1282.8857 1275.8050 1279.9195
February 1284.9998 1277.1667 1282.8416
March 1287.2055 1272.3977 1280.3391
April 1289.0113 1278.0561 1285.0035
May 1286.5139 1277.1743 1284.8889
June 1287.7778 1285.0973 1286.4697
July 1292.2400 1287.4393 1289.1731
August 1293.0359 1285.5194 1290.2741
September 1290.6500 1288.1432 1288.8952
October 1292.0830 1287.7778 1288.7408
November 1289.0171 1286.7593 1288.2964
December 1288.9163 1287.6179 1288.4333