YEARLY HIGH
19.0414 TZS
YEARLY LOW
15.7107 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1464 TZS

2020 ISK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 19.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 15.7107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3307 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6589 to the December average rate of 18.2074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.0414 was down 5.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.1305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,207 TZS
2019 Average 94,153 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 78,553 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,653.50 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.9230
15.7539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 17.2116, compared to 17.0813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8534 TZS (High: 18.1742 / Low: 16.3208). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3989 TZS (High: 16.8360 / Low: 16.4371).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8534
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.1227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 18.6589) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.2719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6129 (-3.18%).

2020 Avg (January) 18.6589
2019 Avg (January) 19.2719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0414 18.4965 18.6589
February 18.7696 17.9829 18.2539
March 18.1742 16.3208 17.1311
April 16.2744 15.7152 16.0180
May 17.0292 15.7107 16.1421
June 17.6315 16.6010 17.0655
July 17.2913 16.4585 16.7776
August 17.2350 16.7774 16.9921
September 17.1877 16.5142 16.8391
October 16.8360 16.4371 16.6860
November 17.4475 16.4086 16.9853
December 18.5176 17.7215 18.2074