2020 BBD to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1163.7323 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1145.1579 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1157.5094 TZS

2020 BBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1163.7323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1145.1579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5744 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1151.9276 to the December average rate of 1159.5900, 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 1163.7323 was down 1.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 1182.1243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,818,662 TZS

2019 Average 5,767,619 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 5,725,789 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,872.22 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1162.2015

1150.9936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1154.9312, compared to 1160.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1154.9312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1160.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.3271 TZS (High: 1158.4849 / Low: 1145.1579). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1685 TZS (High: 1160.0246 / Low: 1158.8562).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.3271

December Spread (Stable) ±1.1685

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 2.2760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1161.2675) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1149.7250), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5425 (+1.00%).

2020 Avg (August) 1161.2675

2019 Avg (August) 1149.7250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1154.5972	1148.2245	1151.9276
February	1156.0983	1149.4500	1154.5812
March	1158.4849	1145.1579	1152.3052
April	1160.1101	1150.2505	1156.4978
May	1157.8625	1149.4568	1156.4259
June	1159.0000	1156.5876	1157.8495
July	1163.0160	1159.1365	1160.3025
August	1163.7323	1156.9675	1161.2675
September	1161.5850	1159.3289	1160.0325
October	1162.8747	1159.0000	1159.8668
November	1160.1154	1158.0834	1159.4667
December	1160.0246	1158.8562	1159.5900