2017 LBP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6272 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.4357 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4829 TZS

2017 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1915 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4701 to the December average rate of 1.4789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6272 was up 11.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4588, 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 8,136 TZS

2016 Average 7,238 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 7,179 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 957.44 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4986

1.4675

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 1.4789, compared to 1.4870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1574 TZS (High: 1.6272 / Low: 1.4698). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 TZS (High: 1.4870 / Low: 1.4712).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1574

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.4960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+3.65%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.4960

2016 Avg (November) 1.4433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4970	1.4357	1.4701
February	1.4844	1.4629	1.4777
March	1.4948	1.4677	1.4812
April	1.4870	1.4712	1.4805
May	1.4886	1.4722	1.4814
June	1.4930	1.4694	1.4824
July	1.5076	1.4795	1.4869
August	1.4988	1.4710	1.4868
September	1.4924	1.4723	1.4865
October	1.4924	1.4721	1.4868
November	1.6272	1.4698	1.4960
December	1.4886	1.4665	1.4789