YEARLY HIGH
3349.0740 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3105.9675 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3224.7332 TZS

2020 XDR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3349.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3105.9675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 243.1065 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3179.2938 to the December average rate of 3336.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3349.0740 was up 1.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 3293.7200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,745,370 TZS
2019 Average 15,964,820 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 15,529,837 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,215,532.56 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3354.2951
3136.2374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to TZS 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 3167.9497, compared to 3281.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 113.5670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3167.9497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3281.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 123.2139 TZS (High: 3229.1813 / Low: 3105.9675). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.5307 TZS (High: 3286.8464 / Low: 3268.3157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±123.2139
October Spread (Stable) ±18.5307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.2426 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3336.1236) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3169.4445), the exchange rate shifted by +166.6791 (+5.26%).

2020 Avg (December) 3336.1236
2019 Avg (December) 3169.4445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3190.7912 3167.6776 3179.2938
February 3179.7324 3146.9294 3162.0512
March 3229.1813 3105.9675 3162.1161
April 3171.7837 3143.0428 3154.4088
May 3166.5430 3144.3643 3155.0172
June 3210.2819 3173.3322 3194.8109
July 3279.1774 3190.7209 3224.4359
August 3289.8424 3270.2152 3278.6494
September 3296.5297 3256.1678 3276.7071
October 3286.8464 3268.3157 3277.2062
November 3311.0643 3269.7163 3295.9779
December 3349.0740 3315.5404 3336.1236