2016 LBP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4588 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.4302 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4477 TZS

2016 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 1.4588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0286 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4447 to the December average rate of 1.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4588 was down 4.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5298, 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 7,294 TZS

2015 Average 6,755 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 7,151 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.09 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4531

1.4421

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 1.4494, compared to 1.4459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0258 TZS (High: 1.4559 / Low: 1.4302). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 TZS (High: 1.4528 / Low: 1.4485).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.4522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1953 (+15.54%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.4522

2015 Avg (April) 1.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4559	1.4302	1.4447
February	1.4560	1.4389	1.4486
March	1.4511	1.4439	1.4488
April	1.4588	1.4489	1.4522
May	1.4528	1.4485	1.4506
June	1.4562	1.4483	1.4517
July	1.4554	1.4453	1.4502
August	1.4511	1.4432	1.4482
September	1.4482	1.4425	1.4455
October	1.4473	1.4431	1.4453
November	1.4456	1.4412	1.4433
December	1.4459	1.4382	1.4431