YEARLY HIGH
45.5302 TZS
YEARLY LOW
44.6706 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.9748 TZS

2020 GMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 45.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 44.6706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8597 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0152 to the December average rate of 44.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.5302 was down 4.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.7313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227,651 TZS
2019 Average 230,311 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 223,353 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,298.33 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

45.4105
44.7377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 45.1328, compared to 44.8168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4879 TZS (High: 45.4843 / Low: 44.9964). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0540 TZS (High: 44.8319 / Low: 44.7779).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4879
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 45.3545) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.6034), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2489 (-2.68%).

2020 Avg (April) 45.3545
2019 Avg (April) 46.6034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1841 44.8293 45.0152
February 45.4494 45.0456 45.2516
March 45.4843 44.9964 45.2569
April 45.5302 45.1079 45.3545
May 45.2820 44.8996 45.0374
June 44.9791 44.7689 44.8814
July 44.9680 44.7511 44.8389
August 44.9318 44.6706 44.8232
September 44.9269 44.7510 44.8173
October 44.9333 44.7545 44.8198
November 44.8354 44.7136 44.7937
December 44.8319 44.7779 44.8077