2012 LBP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0702 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.0408 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0520 TZS

2012 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.0702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0537 to the December average rate of 1.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0702 was down 11.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,351 TZS

2011 Average 5,260 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 5,204 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.03 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0629

1.0433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 1.0522, compared to 1.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0522

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0218 TZS (High: 1.0698 / Low: 1.0480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 TZS (High: 1.0468 / Low: 1.0421).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.0613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0902 (-7.83%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.0613

2011 Avg (November) 1.1515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0600	1.0470	1.0537
February	1.0589	1.0523	1.0557
March	1.0622	1.0540	1.0579
April	1.0591	1.0431	1.0498
May	1.0600	1.0408	1.0480
June	1.0539	1.0420	1.0479
July	1.0564	1.0435	1.0510
August	1.0497	1.0423	1.0458
September	1.0468	1.0421	1.0449
October	1.0591	1.0440	1.0498
November	1.0702	1.0565	1.0613
December	1.0698	1.0480	1.0577