YEARLY HIGH
0.0837 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0785 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0801 LKR

2020 TZS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TZS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0837 was up 5.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0796, 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 418 LKR
2019 Average 387 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 392 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0833
0.0782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LKR 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 LKR (High: 0.0819 / Low: 0.0789). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0792).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0829) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+9.52%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0829
2019 Avg (April) 0.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0791 0.0785 0.0788
February 0.0791 0.0785 0.0786
March 0.0819 0.0789 0.0802
April 0.0837 0.0819 0.0829
May 0.0829 0.0803 0.0811
June 0.0806 0.0799 0.0803
July 0.0803 0.0798 0.0801
August 0.0803 0.0787 0.0796
September 0.0802 0.0794 0.0798
October 0.0797 0.0792 0.0795
November 0.0801 0.0795 0.0797
December 0.0820 0.0799 0.0807