YEARLY HIGH
260.9314 TZS
YEARLY LOW
224.6340 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.0907 TZS

2020 MAD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 260.9314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 224.6340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2975 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.7928 to the December average rate of 258.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 260.9314 was up 6.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 246.0681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,304,657 TZS
2019 Average 1,199,672 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,123,170 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,487.32 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

261.2088
225.2944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 236.4762, compared to 251.7052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.2290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.4762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.7052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.4844 TZS (High: 244.5272 / Low: 229.0428). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9090 TZS (High: 240.7877 / Low: 238.8788).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.4844
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.7983 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 258.2159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 238.8627), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3532 (+8.10%).

2020 Avg (December) 258.2159
2019 Avg (December) 238.8627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.7877 238.8788 239.7928
February 240.5836 237.1592 238.6477
March 244.5272 229.0428 238.0856
April 234.1126 224.6340 228.2873
May 236.4160 233.3929 234.8140
June 240.6816 236.5499 239.2297
July 249.5742 238.6509 243.0032
August 253.3754 248.5130 251.5575
September 254.3355 249.6521 251.5754
October 253.4426 250.4613 251.9603
November 255.8129 250.7505 253.9187
December 260.9314 249.2451 258.2159