YEARLY HIGH
434.4173 TZS
YEARLY LOW
388.4401 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
404.0034 TZS

2020 GHS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 434.4173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 388.4401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9772 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 407.6434 to the December average rate of 395.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 434.4173 was down 8.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 476.6977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,172,086 TZS
2019 Average 2,150,612 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,942,201 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,885.77 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

432.7393
391.7983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 408.5381, compared to 399.4686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 408.5381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 399.4686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 26.0226 TZS (High: 426.1882 / Low: 400.1657). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3738 TZS (High: 402.0995 / Low: 399.7257).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.0226
September Spread (Stable) ±2.3738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 16.2578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 429.3275) against the same month in 2019 (average: 442.9201), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5926 (-3.07%).

2020 Avg (February) 429.3275
2019 Avg (February) 442.9201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.7636 402.2342 407.6434
February 434.4173 419.7636 429.3275
March 426.1882 400.1657 413.0697
April 406.7539 397.1112 400.4814
May 402.4851 396.3644 400.4721
June 402.6590 398.0810 400.2345
July 403.6955 398.7962 401.7326
August 403.9118 401.0101 402.3891
September 402.0995 399.7257 400.9485
October 400.5483 397.0228 399.0723
November 398.4547 395.7347 397.4591
December 397.1067 388.4401 395.2100