YEARLY HIGH
302.7561 TZS
YEARLY LOW
291.7292 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
299.7955 TZS

2020 GTQ to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 302.7561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 291.7292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0269 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.2758 to the December average rate of 297.1349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 302.7561 was down 1.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 306.5670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,513,780 TZS
2019 Average 1,498,324 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,458,646 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,134.51 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

302.6229
296.6360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 300.4264, compared to 299.1646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.4264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.1646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.6069 TZS (High: 302.3361 / Low: 291.7292). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9498 TZS (High: 297.4990 / Low: 296.5492).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.6069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4157 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 302.1240) against the same month in 2019 (average: 300.6859), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4381 (+0.48%).

2020 Avg (February) 302.1240
2019 Avg (February) 300.6859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.2498 297.6218 299.2758
February 302.7561 301.2313 302.1240
March 302.3361 291.7292 299.7083
April 301.4405 298.0619 300.0427
May 301.3037 297.8623 300.4586
June 301.7117 300.3526 300.9491
July 302.2513 300.9533 301.4716
August 302.2049 300.5155 301.5059
September 300.2599 298.1029 299.1189
October 298.3882 297.4016 298.0949
November 298.5242 296.6427 297.6617
December 297.4990 296.5492 297.1349