YEARLY HIGH
45.5960 TZS
YEARLY LOW
42.8394 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.2251 TZS

2023 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 45.5960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 42.8394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7566 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5163 to the December average rate of 44.7360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 45.5960 was down 2.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 46.9176, 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 227,980 TZS
2022 Average 223,983 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 214,197 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,783.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

45.5808
43.0720
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 43.4741, compared to 44.9762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.1263 TZS (High: 44.3187 / Low: 43.1924). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2699 TZS (High: 43.5543 / Low: 43.2845).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1263
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3205 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 45.2896) against the same month in 2022 (average: 44.4156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8740 (+1.97%).

2023 Avg (August) 45.2896
2022 Avg (August) 44.4156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.7401 43.3992 43.5163
February 43.6939 43.2876 43.4903
March 43.7367 43.2567 43.4280
April 43.8597 42.8394 43.2811
May 43.5543 43.2845 43.3910
June 44.3187 43.1924 43.7380
July 44.8969 43.8688 44.5099
August 45.5960 44.4929 45.2896
September 45.5276 45.2456 45.3717
October 45.3724 44.7020 45.0513
November 45.2129 44.5917 44.8986
December 45.1526 44.4779 44.7360