YEARLY HIGH
338.8828 TZS
YEARLY LOW
332.5617 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.2706 TZS

2021 BOB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 338.8828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 332.5617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3211 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.7114 to the December average rate of 333.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 338.8828 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 337.8095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,694,414 TZS
2020 Average 1,676,966 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,662,808 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,605.73 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

337.0384
333.1142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 335.8717, compared to 334.6695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.8717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 334.6695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 4.8109 TZS (High: 338.8828 / Low: 334.0720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1599 TZS (High: 336.4059 / Low: 335.2460).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.8109
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1599

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.2546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 336.1049) against the same month in 2020 (average: 335.3168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7881 (+0.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 336.1049
2020 Avg (May) 335.3168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.8024 335.0936 336.7114
February 336.4059 335.2460 335.7446
March 336.4875 334.3938 335.6943
April 336.9522 334.3328 335.7381
May 338.8828 334.0720 336.1049
June 336.3380 332.6398 335.2371
July 336.3773 334.3786 335.8143
August 337.0544 335.2201 335.9834
September 336.3899 333.0895 335.6958
October 334.5472 332.5797 333.4412
November 334.0517 332.5617 333.4508
December 334.9242 332.8523 333.6313