2018 LBP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5350 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.4696 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5051 TZS

2018 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1.5350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.4696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4838 to the December average rate of 1.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5350 was down 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6272, 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 7,675 TZS

2017 Average 7,415 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 7,348 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.59 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5299

1.4796

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 1.4966, compared to 1.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0365 TZS (High: 1.5350 / Low: 1.4985). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 TZS (High: 1.5170 / Low: 1.5085).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.5075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+1.69%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.5075

2017 Avg (June) 1.4824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4908	1.4696	1.4838
February	1.4956	1.4810	1.4883
March	1.4932	1.4836	1.4896
April	1.5169	1.4869	1.5031
May	1.5125	1.4946	1.5076
June	1.5350	1.4985	1.5075
July	1.5177	1.4971	1.5064
August	1.5180	1.4983	1.5088
September	1.5128	1.5029	1.5090
October	1.5170	1.5085	1.5130
November	1.5293	1.5036	1.5179
December	1.5332	1.5159	1.5257