YEARLY HIGH
59.1179 TZS
YEARLY LOW
10.1589 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.9881 TZS

2021 ETB to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 59.1179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 10.1589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.9590 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.8618 to the December average rate of 46.1537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 59.1179 was down 18.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 72.9626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,589 TZS
2020 Average 332,448 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 50,794 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,794.99 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

60.1326
44.8829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 56.2911, compared to 49.6851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.6851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 37.9126 TZS (High: 48.0715 / Low: 10.1589). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4978 TZS (High: 59.1179 / Low: 58.6201).

December Spread (Volatile) ±37.9126
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4978

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 2.2745 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 58.8618) against the same month in 2020 (average: 71.8640), the exchange rate shifted by -13.0022 (-18.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 58.8618
2020 Avg (January) 71.8640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.1179 58.6201 58.8618
February 58.9363 57.4692 58.2297
March 57.7870 56.1697 57.2683
April 56.5431 55.1553 55.6742
May 55.3801 53.2796 54.3959
June 53.7952 52.8670 53.3168
July 53.0091 52.2594 52.6056
August 52.5331 50.7617 51.3960
September 50.9539 49.6850 50.3043
October 49.8918 48.6741 49.2228
November 48.7407 47.7465 48.4282
December 48.0715 10.1589 46.1537