YEARLY HIGH
33.1760 TZS
YEARLY LOW
27.1058 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1702 TZS

2020 KGS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 33.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 27.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0702 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1011 to the December average rate of 27.7777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.1760 was down 3.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.4210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,880 TZS
2019 Average 166,767 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 135,529 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,351.05 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.6492
27.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 31.3853, compared to 28.9552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.1669 TZS (High: 33.0204 / Low: 28.8535). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1582 TZS (High: 33.1760 / Low: 33.0178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1669
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1582

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 33.1011) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.5670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4659 (-1.39%).

2020 Avg (January) 33.1011
2019 Avg (January) 33.5670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1760 33.0178 33.1011
February 33.1548 32.9118 33.0706
March 33.0204 28.8535 31.6399
April 30.9256 27.1058 29.1669
May 31.4405 29.1412 30.2591
June 31.5047 30.7309 31.0739
July 30.3444 29.7292 29.9908
August 30.3444 29.6800 29.9956
September 29.7395 29.2107 29.4285
October 29.2490 28.5361 28.9178
November 28.3442 27.3406 27.6205
December 28.7511 27.3316 27.7777