YEARLY HIGH
0.2601 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.2494 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2555 TZS

2020 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.2601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2593 to the December average rate of 0.2497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2601 was down 5.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2755, 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 1,301 TZS
2019 Average 1,325 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,247 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.65 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2605
0.2487
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 0.2582, compared to 0.2527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 TZS (High: 0.2549 / Low: 0.2512). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TZS (High: 0.2500 / Low: 0.2494).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-4.44%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2595
2019 Avg (February) 0.2716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2601 0.2581 0.2593
February 0.2601 0.2580 0.2595
March 0.2593 0.2569 0.2585
April 0.2595 0.2566 0.2580
May 0.2580 0.2559 0.2571
June 0.2574 0.2559 0.2567
July 0.2566 0.2557 0.2564
August 0.2565 0.2538 0.2554
September 0.2549 0.2512 0.2539
October 0.2517 0.2496 0.2510
November 0.2506 0.2497 0.2500
December 0.2500 0.2494 0.2497