YEARLY HIGH
0.0332 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0307 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 BTN

2020 TZS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TZS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0309 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0332 was up 5.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166 BTN
2019 Average 152 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 153 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0331
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to BTN 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 0.0321, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 BTN (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0314). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BTN (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0329) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+9.45%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0329
2019 Avg (April) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0307 0.0309
February 0.0314 0.0308 0.0309
March 0.0331 0.0314 0.0322
April 0.0332 0.0326 0.0329
May 0.0328 0.0323 0.0327
June 0.0329 0.0325 0.0327
July 0.0326 0.0321 0.0323
August 0.0323 0.0316 0.0321
September 0.0318 0.0313 0.0316
October 0.0321 0.0315 0.0317
November 0.0322 0.0318 0.0320
December 0.0319 0.0315 0.0317