YEARLY HIGH
182.9767 TZS
YEARLY LOW
109.1968 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.7587 TZS

2020 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 182.9767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 109.1968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.7799 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.6449 to the December average rate of 109.4196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 182.9767 was down 1.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 185.2970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 914,884 TZS
2019 Average 843,443 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 545,984 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,899.29 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

174.9561
103.4618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 152.2592, compared to 123.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.2592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 36.6211 TZS (High: 168.6253 / Low: 132.0041). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7833 TZS (High: 129.7409 / Low: 128.9576).

April Spread (Volatile) ±36.6211
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7833

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 26.2797 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 168.6884) against the same month in 2019 (average: 170.9909), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3025 (-1.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 168.6884
2019 Avg (March) 170.9909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.1141 167.5946 168.6449
February 173.0735 167.5800 168.9982
March 182.9767 162.4149 168.6884
April 168.6253 132.0041 142.4088
May 143.8867 127.9088 133.0265
June 137.8659 130.3711 131.7884
July 131.7660 129.3933 131.4191
August 130.6836 125.3696 130.0138
September 129.7409 128.9576 129.2420
October 129.0522 119.9800 125.5474
November 119.9600 111.4293 113.9075
December 111.4658 109.1968 109.4196