2018 LAK to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2764 TZS

YEARLY LOW

0.2675 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2705 TZS

2018 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.2764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.2675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2703 to the December average rate of 0.2694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2764 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2969, 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 1,382 TZS

2017 Average 1,361 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 1,338 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.59 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2741

0.2676

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 0.2720, compared to 0.2690 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) 0.2720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0068 TZS (High: 0.2764 / Low: 0.2696). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TZS (High: 0.2686 / Low: 0.2678).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2715

2017 Avg (June) 0.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2717	0.2689	0.2703
February	0.2725	0.2708	0.2715
March	0.2728	0.2713	0.2718
April	0.2762	0.2717	0.2735
May	0.2745	0.2722	0.2734
June	0.2764	0.2696	0.2715
July	0.2723	0.2693	0.2703
August	0.2704	0.2677	0.2689
September	0.2686	0.2678	0.2681
October	0.2696	0.2675	0.2683
November	0.2707	0.2678	0.2688
December	0.2707	0.2680	0.2694