YEARLY HIGH
0.2131 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.1950 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2060 TZS

2013 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.2131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2011 to the December average rate of 0.1994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2131 was up 3.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,065 TZS
2012 Average 990 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 975 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.23 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2135
0.1982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.2075, compared to 0.2045 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) 0.2075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0064 TZS (High: 0.2014 / Low: 0.1950). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 TZS (High: 0.2062 / Low: 0.2049).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2122) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+7.45%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2122
2012 Avg (May) 0.1975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2037 0.1985 0.2011
February 0.2069 0.2022 0.2047
March 0.2076 0.2054 0.2063
April 0.2120 0.2064 0.2087
May 0.2131 0.2087 0.2122
June 0.2130 0.2094 0.2119
July 0.2102 0.2072 0.2083
August 0.2078 0.2061 0.2071
September 0.2062 0.2049 0.2057
October 0.2053 0.2031 0.2043
November 0.2032 0.2014 0.2024
December 0.2014 0.1950 0.1994