YEARLY HIGH
0.2755 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2586 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2651 TZS

2019 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2696 to the December average rate of 0.2590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2755 was down 0.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2764, 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 1,378 TZS
2018 Average 1,352 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,293 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.55 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2741
0.2576
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 0.2687, compared to 0.2615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 TZS (High: 0.2755 / Low: 0.2692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 TZS (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2586).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.2728) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.35%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.2728
2018 Avg (March) 0.2718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2712 0.2686 0.2696
February 0.2744 0.2699 0.2716
March 0.2755 0.2692 0.2728
April 0.2692 0.2658 0.2676
May 0.2673 0.2632 0.2658
June 0.2660 0.2631 0.2650
July 0.2652 0.2632 0.2643
August 0.2678 0.2628 0.2640
September 0.2640 0.2600 0.2612
October 0.2609 0.2596 0.2605
November 0.2607 0.2595 0.2601
December 0.2596 0.2586 0.2590