YEARLY HIGH
1734.6375 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1608.5201 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1669.1507 TZS

2020 LYD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1734.6375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1608.5201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.1173 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1645.9770 to the December average rate of 1724.5797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1734.6375 was up 2.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 1699.1404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,673,187 TZS
2019 Average 8,249,726 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 8,042,601 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630,586.64 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1733.9115
1621.9301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1640.9690, compared to 1697.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 56.3634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1640.9690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1697.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 63.3893 TZS (High: 1671.9094 / Low: 1608.5201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5955 TZS (High: 1650.7322 / Low: 1639.1367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±63.3893
January Spread (Stable) ±11.5955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.9356 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1724.5797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1638.6978), the exchange rate shifted by +85.8819 (+5.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 1724.5797
2019 Avg (December) 1638.6978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1650.7322 1639.1367 1645.9770
February 1652.0782 1630.4255 1640.0415
March 1671.9094 1608.5201 1641.1570
April 1644.9470 1625.3191 1635.8574
May 1638.6228 1618.9533 1631.2619
June 1660.2151 1640.9675 1651.5192
July 1686.4893 1652.7913 1667.4363
August 1700.1840 1684.2597 1694.4556
September 1706.8242 1686.1310 1696.2308
October 1705.2914 1686.9122 1695.9494
November 1717.9621 1690.7823 1705.3425
December 1734.6375 1715.9480 1724.5797