YEARLY HIGH
14.8728 TZS
YEARLY LOW
11.6034 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1416 TZS

2020 LRD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 14.8728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 11.6034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2694 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0350 to the December average rate of 14.3827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.8728 was up 1.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.6218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,364 TZS
2019 Average 62,604 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 58,017 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,347.12 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.6577
11.3575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 11.7335, compared to 12.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 2.2028 TZS (High: 14.8728 / Low: 12.6700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 TZS (High: 11.6725 / Low: 11.6292).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2028
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2871 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 14.0148) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4807), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5340 (+22.07%).

2020 Avg (November) 14.0148
2019 Avg (November) 11.4807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2866 11.8159 12.0350
February 11.8446 11.6297 11.7479
March 11.7215 11.6137 11.6538
April 11.7138 11.6184 11.6767
May 11.6733 11.6034 11.6551
June 11.6579 11.6135 11.6325
July 11.6725 11.6292 11.6436
August 11.6767 11.6103 11.6529
September 11.6816 11.6356 11.6523
October 12.6709 11.6529 11.9518
November 14.8728 12.6700 14.0148
December 14.7041 14.1173 14.3827