YEARLY HIGH
291.3575 TZS
YEARLY LOW
285.9252 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.8050 TZS

2020 MOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 291.3575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 285.9252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4323 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.7405 to the December average rate of 290.4324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 291.3575 was down 0.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 292.4277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,456,787 TZS
2019 Average 1,429,548 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,429,626 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,161.56 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

291.2097
287.4251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 289.0050, compared to 290.6049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.6049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.4806 TZS (High: 289.9744 / Low: 286.4938). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2416 TZS (High: 290.5672 / Low: 290.3256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4806
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 290.8943) against the same month in 2019 (average: 284.9237), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9706 (+2.10%).

2020 Avg (August) 290.8943
2019 Avg (August) 284.9237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.5797 285.9252 287.7405
February 289.1378 286.4938 288.3658
March 289.9744 286.4938 288.2879
April 290.8322 288.1216 289.7898
May 290.8215 287.9381 289.7506
June 290.4891 289.8330 290.0957
July 291.3182 290.2866 290.6728
August 291.3575 290.4181 290.8943
September 291.0382 290.5047 290.6338
October 291.3023 290.3023 290.5982
November 290.9303 290.1475 290.3982
December 290.5672 290.3256 290.4324