YEARLY HIGH
34.1993 TZS
YEARLY LOW
31.7860 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7958 TZS

2019 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 34.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 31.7860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4132 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.6574 to the December average rate of 32.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.1993 was down 3.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.5066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,996 TZS
2018 Average 166,797 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 158,930 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,066.17 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.8459
32.1032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 33.0751, compared to 32.5165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.3072 TZS (High: 33.2793 / Low: 31.9722). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4151 TZS (High: 32.5623 / Low: 32.1472).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3072
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 33.7007) against the same month in 2018 (average: 34.7009), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0002 (-2.88%).

2019 Avg (March) 33.7007
2018 Avg (March) 34.7009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1381 32.3592 32.6574
February 33.3607 32.3131 32.7538
March 34.1993 33.1105 33.7007
April 33.7496 32.8217 33.2513
May 33.3656 32.6369 32.9856
June 33.3145 32.8701 33.1016
July 33.6066 33.1844 33.4618
August 33.2793 31.9722 32.4431
September 32.5735 31.7860 32.2751
October 32.5623 32.1472 32.3780
November 32.6091 32.0297 32.2485
December 32.4691 32.0470 32.2928