YEARLY HIGH
63.3107 TZS
YEARLY LOW
57.4556 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.0721 TZS

2020 MUR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 63.3107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 57.4556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8550 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.9700 to the December average rate of 58.5600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 63.3107 was down 8.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 68.8710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316,553 TZS
2019 Average 324,446 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 287,278 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,275.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

63.4739
57.4274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 59.8655, compared to 58.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.8655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.4004 TZS (High: 62.2952 / Low: 57.8947). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6355 TZS (High: 58.3527 / Low: 57.7172).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6355

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 62.9700) against the same month in 2019 (average: 67.2699), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2999 (-6.39%).

2020 Avg (January) 62.9700
2019 Avg (January) 67.2699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3107 62.5389 62.9700
February 62.9759 60.9858 62.0494
March 62.2952 57.8947 60.0059
April 59.0122 57.7247 58.3049
May 58.2775 57.4556 57.9313
June 58.3243 57.4767 57.9318
July 58.8124 57.4969 58.0746
August 58.8124 57.9730 58.4766
September 58.8504 57.9181 58.3043
October 58.4414 57.7440 58.1541
November 58.3527 57.7172 58.1029
December 58.9537 57.6989 58.5600