2020 LBP to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7427 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.3842 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5350 TZS

2020 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 2.7427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.3842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3586 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5222 to the December average rate of 1.5310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7427 was up 75.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5640, 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 13,714 TZS

2019 Average 7,638 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 6,921 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,792.81 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5776

1.5172

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 1.5311, compared to 1.5388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.2132 TZS (High: 2.7427 / Low: 1.5295). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 TZS (High: 1.5386 / Low: 1.5332).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2132

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.5725) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+3.32%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.5725

2019 Avg (July) 1.5220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5279	1.4925	1.5222
February	1.5285	1.5194	1.5265
March	2.5353	1.5114	1.5556
April	1.5343	1.5179	1.5283
May	1.5320	1.5198	1.5289
June	1.5388	1.3842	1.5253
July	2.7427	1.5295	1.5725
August	1.5386	1.5332	1.5353
September	1.5351	1.5238	1.5316
October	1.5346	1.5253	1.5319
November	1.5375	1.5258	1.5307
December	1.5337	1.5252	1.5310