YEARLY HIGH
0.2729 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2646 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2691 TZS

2016 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2729 was down 4.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2845, 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 1,364 TZS
2015 Average 1,252 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,323 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.64 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2711
0.2665
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 0.2694, compared to 0.2688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0062 TZS (High: 0.2715 / Low: 0.2653). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TZS (High: 0.2708 / Low: 0.2699).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0365 (+15.60%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2702
2015 Avg (April) 0.2337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2703 0.2646 0.2679
February 0.2712 0.2665 0.2691
March 0.2698 0.2672 0.2689
April 0.2729 0.2692 0.2702
May 0.2704 0.2680 0.2698
June 0.2708 0.2699 0.2704
July 0.2716 0.2700 0.2707
August 0.2707 0.2696 0.2702
September 0.2703 0.2688 0.2695
October 0.2694 0.2678 0.2686
November 0.2682 0.2660 0.2671
December 0.2715 0.2653 0.2669