YEARLY HIGH
292.9733 TZS
YEARLY LOW
283.5018 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
288.5163 TZS

2021 SBD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 292.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 283.5018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4716 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.8450 to the December average rate of 284.6049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 292.9733 was up 1.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 289.9092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,464,867 TZS
2020 Average 1,406,345 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,417,509 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,357.84 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

291.6453
283.9648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 290.2812, compared to 286.7515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.2812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.7515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 8.5818 TZS (High: 292.9733 / Low: 284.3916). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2140 TZS (High: 288.8626 / Low: 287.6487).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.5818
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 290.6991) against the same month in 2020 (average: 278.3548), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3444 (+4.43%).

2021 Avg (March) 290.6991
2020 Avg (March) 278.3548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 291.7980 287.5502 289.8450
February 290.5656 288.6548 289.7881
March 292.9733 284.3916 290.6991
April 291.5134 289.4824 290.3411
May 292.7777 290.3677 291.0052
June 290.7231 289.0302 290.0085
July 288.8626 287.6487 288.3052
August 289.0438 287.4282 287.9824
September 288.1830 285.3139 287.5593
October 287.0104 285.0838 285.9432
November 287.0678 285.1983 286.1137
December 286.4659 283.5018 284.6049