YEARLY HIGH
1.7607 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.1707 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4543 TZS

2021 MMK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MMK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.7607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.1707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5901 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7436 to the December average rate of 1.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7607 was down 3.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,804 TZS
2020 Average 8,427 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 5,853 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.42 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7960
1.1677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 1.5866, compared to 1.3221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1801 TZS (High: 1.4091 / Low: 1.2289). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TZS (High: 1.4091 / Low: 1.4086).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1801
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1603 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7436) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1748 (+11.14%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7436
2020 Avg (January) 1.5689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7607 1.7345 1.7436
February 1.7473 1.6441 1.6558
March 1.6457 1.6425 1.6448
April 1.6496 1.4889 1.6133
May 1.5002 1.4086 1.4531
June 1.4091 1.4086 1.4088
July 1.4098 1.4043 1.4087
August 1.4139 1.4064 1.4090
September 1.4091 1.2289 1.3150
October 1.2840 1.1707 1.2200
November 1.2999 1.2569 1.2867
December 1.2969 1.2857 1.2930