YEARLY HIGH
0.2553 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.2486 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2510 SOS

2020 TZS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TZS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.2553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2519 to the December average rate of 0.2505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2553 was up 0.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2546, 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 1,277 SOS
2019 Average 1,257 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,243 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.67 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2530
0.2492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to SOS 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 0.2516, compared to 0.2503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0049 SOS (High: 0.2553 / Low: 0.2504). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SOS (High: 0.2514 / Low: 0.2495).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2523
2019 Avg (February) 0.2488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2542 0.2506 0.2519
February 0.2553 0.2504 0.2523
March 0.2553 0.2508 0.2527
April 0.2537 0.2498 0.2510
May 0.2532 0.2500 0.2510
June 0.2519 0.2500 0.2509
July 0.2514 0.2494 0.2502
August 0.2513 0.2486 0.2495
September 0.2523 0.2493 0.2504
October 0.2519 0.2493 0.2505
November 0.2514 0.2495 0.2506
December 0.2519 0.2495 0.2505