YEARLY HIGH
30.1486 TZS
YEARLY LOW
19.5027 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9759 TZS

2021 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 30.1486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 19.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6459 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0060 to the December average rate of 22.6424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.1486 was down 1.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.5227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,743 TZS
2020 Average 150,635 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 97,514 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,229.52 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.7423
21.9061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 29.8424, compared to 26.1095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 4.4811 TZS (High: 23.9838 / Low: 19.5027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3170 TZS (High: 30.0343 / Low: 29.7173).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4811
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.1771 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 30.0060) against the same month in 2020 (average: 29.8408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1652 (+0.55%).

2021 Avg (January) 30.0060
2020 Avg (January) 29.8408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.1486 29.6544 30.0060
February 30.0883 29.5873 29.9984
March 30.0343 29.7173 29.9331
April 30.0019 29.5380 29.8309
May 30.0175 29.4481 29.8129
June 29.5641 29.1698 29.4729
July 29.2666 28.3059 28.9792
August 29.0549 26.8811 27.9284
September 27.3819 26.0794 26.7338
October 25.7974 25.3179 25.5536
November 25.5023 23.9061 24.8195
December 23.9838 19.5027 22.6424