YEARLY HIGH
83.1752 TZS
YEARLY LOW
71.8874 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.0616 TZS

2019 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 83.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 71.8874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2878 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.3187 to the December average rate of 73.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 83.1752 was down 1.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 84.3058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 415,876 TZS
2018 Average 411,461 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 359,437 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,438.92 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

82.9383
72.1116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 80.7436, compared to 77.3796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.7436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 3.6568 TZS (High: 75.5442 / Low: 71.8874). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9664 TZS (High: 80.6759 / Low: 79.7095).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6568
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.9860 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 82.0361) against the same month in 2018 (average: 82.0585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0224 (-0.03%).

2019 Avg (March) 82.0361
2018 Avg (March) 82.0585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.2716 80.7683 81.3187
February 82.7020 81.0663 81.7959
March 83.1752 80.7903 82.0361
April 80.6759 79.7095 80.2446
May 80.3053 78.9819 79.6615
June 80.1935 78.8908 79.4046
July 80.5899 78.8310 79.3857
August 79.8949 77.8334 78.8406
September 78.9745 77.8696 78.2382
October 78.4804 77.2297 77.7996
November 78.2108 75.0863 76.9998
December 75.5442 71.8874 73.0138