YEARLY HIGH
4.0224 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.9164 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9847 TZS

2020 SOS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 4.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.9164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1061 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9700 to the December average rate of 3.9919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0224 was down 1.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,112 TZS
2019 Average 19,895 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 19,582 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.42 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0128
3.9526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 3.9741, compared to 3.9954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0767 TZS (High: 3.9931 / Low: 3.9164). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 TZS (High: 4.0085 / Low: 3.9776).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 4.0077) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0314 (+0.79%).

2020 Avg (August) 4.0077
2019 Avg (August) 3.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9911 3.9345 3.9700
February 3.9931 3.9164 3.9634
March 3.9876 3.9164 3.9576
April 4.0035 3.9419 3.9837
May 3.9998 3.9500 3.9836
June 4.0000 3.9691 3.9862
July 4.0096 3.9777 3.9963
August 4.0224 3.9795 4.0077
September 4.0106 3.9641 3.9940
October 4.0106 3.9702 3.9922
November 4.0085 3.9776 3.9903
December 4.0087 3.9698 3.9919