YEARLY HIGH
32.1129 TZS
YEARLY LOW
30.1299 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.3410 TZS

2021 BTN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 32.1129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 30.1299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9830 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7339 to the December average rate of 30.5707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 32.1129 was down 1.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.5947, 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 160,565 TZS
2020 Average 156,335 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 150,650 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,915.01 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.0497
30.4362
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 31.6580, compared to 31.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.9963 TZS (High: 31.7551 / Low: 30.7588). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2465 TZS (High: 31.2319 / Low: 30.9855).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9963
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.7648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 31.8982) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8826 (+2.85%).

2021 Avg (March) 31.8982
2020 Avg (March) 31.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8854 31.5753 31.7339
February 32.0662 31.7049 31.9152
March 32.1129 31.5120 31.8982
April 31.7551 30.7588 31.1935
May 31.9947 31.1390 31.6797
June 31.8552 31.1948 31.5272
July 31.2319 30.9855 31.1297
August 31.7825 31.1589 31.2719
September 31.7633 30.9966 31.5133
October 31.0950 30.4748 30.7485
November 31.0868 30.6238 30.9098
December 31.0070 30.1299 30.5707