YEARLY HIGH
0.0862 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0672 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 LRD

2020 TZS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TZS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0831 to the December average rate of 0.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0862 was down 6.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0921, 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 431 LRD
2019 Average 404 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 336 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0876
0.0679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LRD 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 0.0852, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0117 LRD (High: 0.0789 / Low: 0.0672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LRD (High: 0.0860 / Low: 0.0857).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0858) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+9.84%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0858
2019 Avg (May) 0.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0846 0.0814 0.0831
February 0.0860 0.0844 0.0851
March 0.0861 0.0853 0.0858
April 0.0861 0.0854 0.0856
May 0.0862 0.0857 0.0858
June 0.0861 0.0858 0.0860
July 0.0860 0.0857 0.0859
August 0.0861 0.0856 0.0858
September 0.0859 0.0856 0.0858
October 0.0858 0.0789 0.0837
November 0.0789 0.0672 0.0716
December 0.0708 0.0680 0.0695