YEARLY HIGH
21.7756 TZS
YEARLY LOW
20.3213 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1106 TZS

2021 KES to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 21.7756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.3213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4543 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1065 to the December average rate of 20.3750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.7756 was down 5.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,878 TZS
2020 Average 108,781 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 101,606 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,271.49 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.7051
20.2540
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KES 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: JanтАУJun) was 21.3266, compared to 20.8946 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.4320 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 21.3266
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 20.8946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4809 TZS (High: 21.7132 / Low: 21.2323). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 TZS (High: 21.5331 / Low: 21.4826).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4809
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 21.5842) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.6758), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0916 (-0.42%).

2021 Avg (May) 21.5842
2020 Avg (May) 21.6758

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Month High Low Average
January 21.2147 21.0407 21.1065
February 21.2007 21.0551 21.1510
March 21.1864 21.1015 21.1382
April 21.7132 21.2323 21.4694
May 21.7756 21.3982 21.5842
June 21.5331 21.4826 21.5100
July 21.4932 21.3521 21.4335
August 21.3903 21.1004 21.2182
September 21.1010 20.8143 21.0347
October 20.8597 20.6931 20.7621
November 20.6949 20.4341 20.5439
December 20.4463 20.3213 20.3750