YEARLY HIGH
72.9626 TZS
YEARLY LOW
58.9219 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.5079 TZS

2020 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 72.9626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 58.9219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0407 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.8640 to the December average rate of 59.9259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72.9626 was down 12.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 83.1752, 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 364,813 TZS
2019 Average 395,214 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 294,610 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,203.35 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

73.1453
58.7241
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 70.0543, compared to 62.9615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.9615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 2.2700 TZS (High: 66.4491 / Low: 64.1791). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7619 TZS (High: 72.1988 / Low: 71.4370).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.2700
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.6453 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 71.9435) against the same month in 2019 (average: 81.7959), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8524 (-12.05%).

2020 Avg (February) 71.9435
2019 Avg (February) 81.7959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.1988 71.4370 71.8640
February 72.9626 71.0391 71.9435
March 71.2655 69.9052 70.6782
April 70.9802 69.2719 69.9862
May 69.6675 67.6049 68.5388
June 68.1484 66.1294 67.3149
July 66.6188 65.6918 65.9559
August 66.4491 64.1791 64.9738
September 64.3861 62.9788 63.3284
October 63.0777 61.0550 62.3476
November 62.5926 60.6743 61.2376
December 60.6956 58.9219 59.9259