YEARLY HIGH
151.1341 TZS
YEARLY LOW
148.2205 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.0589 TZS

2020 MVR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 151.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 148.2205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9136 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0712 to the December average rate of 150.4660, 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 151.1341 was down 1.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 153.0260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 755,670 TZS
2019 Average 746,923 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 741,103 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,567.83 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

150.9143
148.9037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 149.5212, compared to 150.5966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.5212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.5966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0777 TZS (High: 150.2982 / Low: 148.2205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2709 TZS (High: 150.7573 / Low: 150.4864).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0777
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2709

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 150.7467) against the same month in 2019 (average: 148.6937), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0530 (+1.38%).

2020 Avg (August) 150.7467
2019 Avg (August) 148.6937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.4624 148.5413 149.0712
February 150.1414 148.2205 149.4427
March 150.2982 148.2205 149.1920
April 150.6637 149.2862 150.0032
May 149.8834 148.3170 149.4656
June 150.5195 149.2070 149.9527
July 150.9740 150.4395 150.6508
August 151.1341 150.1580 150.7467
September 150.7573 150.4864 150.6014
October 151.0227 150.4218 150.5769
November 150.6574 150.3028 150.5378
December 150.6260 149.9167 150.4660