YEARLY HIGH
148.8712 TZS
YEARLY LOW
142.6168 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.4347 TZS

2020 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 148.8712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 142.6168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2545 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.9206 to the December average rate of 147.8144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 148.8712 was up 3.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 143.4565, 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 744,356 TZS
2019 Average 686,731 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 713,084 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,272.44 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

148.6475
142.7606
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 145.9691, compared to 146.9004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.9691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 3.2829 TZS (High: 146.2991 / Low: 143.0163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9688 TZS (High: 148.1758 / Low: 147.2070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2829
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.5053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 147.8144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 142.8899), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9245 (+3.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 147.8144
2019 Avg (December) 142.8899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.2991 143.0163 144.9206
February 148.5548 145.9200 147.2487
March 148.7833 145.8381 146.9301
April 147.3268 145.7105 146.7071
May 148.6935 145.8751 146.7566
June 145.1613 142.6168 143.2512
July 145.5969 143.7917 144.9745
August 146.3575 145.0795 145.7421
September 147.5275 146.1044 147.0443
October 148.1758 147.2070 147.6704
November 148.7926 147.3186 148.1569
December 148.8712 147.0601 147.8144