YEARLY HIGH
2.5861 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.5448 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5722 TZS

2020 KPW to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 2.5861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.5448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5598 to the December average rate of 2.5769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5861 was down 1.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,930 TZS
2019 Average 12,817 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,724 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.38 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5827
2.5578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 2.5665, compared to 2.5780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0296 TZS (High: 2.5744 / Low: 2.5448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 TZS (High: 2.5778 / Low: 2.5752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.5806) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+1.00%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.5806
2019 Avg (August) 2.5549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5658 2.5516 2.5598
February 2.5691 2.5543 2.5657
March 2.5744 2.5448 2.5607
April 2.5780 2.5561 2.5700
May 2.5730 2.5543 2.5698
June 2.5756 2.5702 2.5730
July 2.5845 2.5759 2.5785
August 2.5861 2.5710 2.5806
September 2.5813 2.5763 2.5779
October 2.5842 2.5756 2.5775
November 2.5780 2.5735 2.5766
December 2.5778 2.5752 2.5769