YEARLY HIGH
0.7225 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3646 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6526 LBP

2020 TZS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TZS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.7225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.3646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3579 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6569 to the December average rate of 0.6532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7225 was up 7.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6703, 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 3,612 LBP
2019 Average 3,273 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,823 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,789.29 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6583
0.6414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LBP 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 0.6541, compared to 0.6511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.2892 LBP (High: 0.6538 / Low: 0.3646). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LBP (High: 0.6522 / Low: 0.6500).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2892
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.6558) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.13%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.6558
2019 Avg (June) 0.6566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6700 0.6545 0.6569
February 0.6581 0.6543 0.6551
March 0.6617 0.3944 0.6482
April 0.6588 0.6518 0.6543
May 0.6580 0.6527 0.6541
June 0.7225 0.6499 0.6558
July 0.6538 0.3646 0.6428
August 0.6522 0.6500 0.6514
September 0.6563 0.6514 0.6529
October 0.6556 0.6517 0.6528
November 0.6554 0.6504 0.6533
December 0.6557 0.6520 0.6532