YEARLY HIGH
51.1428 TZS
YEARLY LOW
41.3975 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.8705 TZS

2020 SDG to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 51.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 41.3975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7453 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8541 to the December average rate of 41.9584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.1428 was down 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.8206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255,714 TZS
2019 Average 251,388 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 206,987 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,726.61 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.7684
40.7965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 43.7839, compared to 41.9572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.7839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 5.1573 TZS (High: 47.1848 / Low: 42.0274). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 TZS (High: 41.9552 / Low: 41.8837).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.1573
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0716

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.2429 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 50.8541) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.4787), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3754 (+4.90%).

2020 Avg (January) 50.8541
2019 Avg (January) 48.4787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.1428 47.1645 50.8541
February 47.1848 42.0274 44.6112
March 42.0572 41.3975 41.7108
April 41.9570 41.6192 41.8276
May 41.8757 41.5717 41.8140
June 41.9367 41.8296 41.8855
July 42.0621 41.9151 41.9548
August 42.0621 41.8433 41.9939
September 42.0141 41.9098 41.9459
October 42.0760 41.9030 41.9641
November 41.9552 41.8837 41.9261
December 42.0053 41.9060 41.9584