YEARLY HIGH
148.8255 TZS
YEARLY LOW
146.0443 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.4540 TZS

2021 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 148.8255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 146.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7811 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.6429 to the December average rate of 146.4696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 148.8255 was down 0.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 148.8712, 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 744,127 TZS
2020 Average 732,159 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 730,222 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,905.62 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

148.2335
146.1917
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 147.8554, compared to 147.0525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.8554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.0525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.2771 TZS (High: 148.6253 / Low: 146.3482). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6269 TZS (High: 148.3934 / Low: 147.7665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2771
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6269

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 0.9963 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 148.0292) against the same month in 2020 (average: 146.7566), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2726 (+0.87%).

2021 Avg (May) 148.0292
2020 Avg (May) 146.7566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.6253 146.3482 147.6429
February 148.7664 147.3194 148.0634
March 148.1768 147.1244 147.6508
April 148.3896 146.9641 147.7176
May 148.8255 147.7679 148.0292
June 148.3934 147.7665 148.0287
July 148.0145 147.3110 147.7614
August 148.1865 147.5019 147.7108
September 147.7597 146.3050 147.5039
October 146.7752 146.1338 146.5077
November 146.7043 146.0443 146.3619
December 147.3360 146.0772 146.4696