YEARLY HIGH
141.6254 TZS
YEARLY LOW
124.0751 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.3718 TZS

2020 MDL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 141.6254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 124.0751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5503 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.6138 to the December average rate of 134.8904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 141.6254 was up 2.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 138.7097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 708,127 TZS
2019 Average 658,561 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 620,375 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,751.45 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

141.6901
126.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 131.3336, compared to 137.4100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.4100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 7.3719 TZS (High: 131.4469 / Low: 124.0751). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9903 TZS (High: 136.4554 / Low: 134.4651).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.3719
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 140.4113) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.4672), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9441 (+7.62%).

2020 Avg (August) 140.4113
2019 Avg (August) 130.4672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.5714 130.3424 132.6138
February 134.0435 129.6385 131.5385
March 133.7643 127.4871 130.5293
April 131.4469 124.0751 127.6232
May 132.4591 128.2328 130.7379
June 136.5602 132.8333 134.9588
July 140.5962 134.4201 136.9324
August 141.6254 139.3295 140.4113
September 140.8741 137.4724 139.5750
October 138.2364 136.0917 137.1752
November 136.4554 134.4651 135.4757
December 135.9186 133.7505 134.8904