YEARLY HIGH
17.5418 TZS
YEARLY LOW
15.4023 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3249 TZS

2020 JMD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 17.5418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 15.4023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1395 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1281 to the December average rate of 16.1359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.5418 was down 6.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.8509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,709 TZS
2019 Average 86,468 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 77,011 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,697.67 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.2826
15.4286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 16.6651, compared to 15.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 1.0083 TZS (High: 17.5418 / Low: 16.5335). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3307 TZS (High: 15.9851 / Low: 15.6544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0083
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7901 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.1281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.7377), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6095 (-3.44%).

2020 Avg (January) 17.1281
2019 Avg (January) 17.7377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5418 16.5335 17.1281
February 16.7710 16.3268 16.5131
March 17.2031 16.7569 17.0463
April 17.2609 16.3421 16.8205
May 16.3962 15.7480 16.0304
June 16.6358 16.1889 16.4523
July 16.6818 15.7476 16.2156
August 15.8055 15.4023 15.5831
September 16.3986 15.6439 16.1330
October 16.3948 15.8775 16.0601
November 15.9851 15.6544 15.7801
December 16.3305 15.8418 16.1359