YEARLY HIGH
181.3016 TZS
YEARLY LOW
107.0494 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.3064 TZS

2021 SCR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 181.3016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 107.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.2522 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.2845 to the December average rate of 171.1767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 181.3016 was down 0.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 182.9767, 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 906,508 TZS
2020 Average 688,400 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 535,247 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371,261.22 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

183.3491
102.5513
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 128.0126, compared to 168.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.5876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 55.4092 TZS (High: 166.5725 / Low: 111.1633). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7158 TZS (High: 109.7651 / Low: 107.0494).

April Spread (Volatile) ±55.4092
January Spread (Stable) ±2.7158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.7284 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 176.6160) against the same month in 2020 (average: 129.2420), the exchange rate shifted by +47.3740 (+36.66%).

2021 Avg (September) 176.6160
2020 Avg (September) 129.2420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.7651 107.0494 109.2845
February 111.4862 107.9966 109.5626
March 113.7555 108.2688 109.5503
April 166.5725 111.1633 143.2086
May 157.3813 140.5264 147.3740
June 157.9843 140.5213 149.0956
July 172.0919 141.5721 157.0646
August 181.0330 151.0567 169.2653
September 181.3016 164.7737 176.6160
October 179.7645 153.9016 166.8875
November 180.0493 154.2107 170.5911
December 180.2299 153.5356 171.1767