YEARLY HIGH
216.9342 TZS
YEARLY LOW
187.4321 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.5681 TZS

2020 BWP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 216.9342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 187.4321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5021 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.8316 to the December average rate of 212.9056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 216.9342 was down 3.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 224.3539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,084,671 TZS
2019 Average 1,072,735 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 937,161 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,510.58 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

217.3022
187.6555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 200.9937, compared to 204.1426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.9937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 16.0273 TZS (High: 208.7534 / Low: 192.7260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2925 TZS (High: 204.5722 / Low: 200.2798).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.0273
October Spread (Stable) ±4.2925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.1671 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 214.8316) against the same month in 2019 (average: 218.8381), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0065 (-1.83%).

2020 Avg (January) 214.8316
2019 Avg (January) 218.8381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.9342 211.4964 214.8316
February 212.3992 207.5902 210.0411
March 208.7534 192.7260 201.2932
April 193.8452 187.4321 190.1261
May 195.7640 189.6317 191.8229
June 201.3879 195.5330 197.8472
July 203.7440 196.5018 200.3480
August 202.3042 196.6915 199.5744
September 205.1835 198.5588 201.6467
October 204.5722 200.2798 202.5053
November 210.2162 202.8048 207.8757
December 215.2304 209.1937 212.9056