YEARLY HIGH
693.2637 TZS
YEARLY LOW
653.3235 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
667.6088 TZS

2020 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 693.2637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 653.3235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.9402 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 677.0443 to the December average rate of 659.5432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 693.2637 was down 15.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 818.5449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,466,319 TZS
2019 Average 3,409,798 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,266,618 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,701.11 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

680.6321
657.2425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 672.7372, compared to 662.4803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 672.7372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 662.4803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 24.0613 TZS (High: 693.2637 / Low: 669.2024). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7607 TZS (High: 660.8499 / Low: 655.0892).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.0613
December Spread (Stable) ±5.7607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.9292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 678.6830) against the same month in 2019 (average: 692.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -13.3261 (-1.93%).

2020 Avg (February) 678.6830
2019 Avg (February) 692.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 683.0589 666.8890 677.0443
February 693.2637 669.2024 678.6830
March 677.0072 664.8464 672.3848
April 677.2495 664.5893 671.2232
May 674.6939 659.5157 667.5612
June 671.9884 663.9516 669.5267
July 679.3280 660.6289 668.6764
August 671.4840 656.6970 661.7472
September 675.3141 654.7072 664.2159
October 663.5609 654.4219 661.5075
November 661.6262 653.3235 659.1917
December 660.8499 655.0892 659.5432