YEARLY HIGH
4.0393 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.9249 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9830 TZS

2021 SOS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 4.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 3.9249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1144 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9931 to the December average rate of 3.9583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.0393 was up 0.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.0224, 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 20,197 TZS
2020 Average 19,924 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 19,625 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.06 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.0081
3.9528
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 3.9890, compared to 3.9769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0764 TZS (High: 4.0393 / Low: 3.9629). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 TZS (High: 4.0098 / Low: 3.9709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 3.9880) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.9836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.11%).

2021 Avg (May) 3.9880
2020 Avg (May) 3.9836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0124 3.9651 3.9931
February 4.0091 3.9573 3.9915
March 4.0085 3.9624 3.9849
April 4.0104 3.9457 3.9921
May 4.0393 3.9629 3.9880
June 4.0096 3.9633 3.9846
July 4.0107 3.9635 3.9941
August 4.0098 3.9709 4.0035
September 4.0089 3.9579 3.9905
October 3.9850 3.9249 3.9574
November 3.9817 3.9266 3.9575
December 3.9979 3.9300 3.9583