YEARLY HIGH
143.4565 TZS
YEARLY LOW
128.3068 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.3214 TZS

2019 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 143.4565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 128.3068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1497 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0090 to the December average rate of 142.8899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 143.4565 was up 10.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 130.1911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717,282 TZS
2018 Average 639,319 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 641,534 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,748.42 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

144.2780
127.6209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 133.8243, compared to 140.8185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.8185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.7734 TZS (High: 137.6808 / Low: 133.9073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5874 TZS (High: 143.0941 / Low: 142.5067).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7734
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8291 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 142.8899) against the same month in 2018 (average: 128.5545), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3354 (+11.15%).

2019 Avg (December) 142.8899
2018 Avg (December) 128.5545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.2662 128.3068 129.0090
February 134.3373 130.9610 132.5472
March 135.8741 133.5530 134.7657
April 134.7364 133.3910 133.9366
May 137.6808 133.9073 135.2168
June 138.1087 136.8538 137.4705
July 138.9196 137.6367 138.4650
August 139.5381 138.4704 138.8385
September 141.2587 138.8344 140.2857
October 142.8030 140.1915 141.5998
November 143.0941 142.5067 142.8319
December 143.4565 142.2292 142.8899