YEARLY HIGH
1.5986 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1.4903 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5346 TZS

2022 LBP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 1.5986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 1.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5251 to the December average rate of 1.5366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5986 was up 3.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5432, 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 7,993 TZS
2021 Average 7,617 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,451 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.63 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5443
1.5233
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 1.5308, compared to 1.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0868 TZS (High: 1.5986 / Low: 1.5118). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 TZS (High: 1.5383 / Low: 1.5231).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.5426) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+1.12%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.5426
2021 Avg (September) 1.5255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5337 1.5111 1.5251
February 1.5424 1.5159 1.5282
March 1.5509 1.5238 1.5316
April 1.5383 1.5231 1.5321
May 1.5418 1.4903 1.5310
June 1.5439 1.5282 1.5368
July 1.5500 1.5344 1.5422
August 1.5442 1.5277 1.5370
September 1.5986 1.5118 1.5426
October 1.5543 1.5232 1.5354
November 1.5538 1.5210 1.5364
December 1.5440 1.5238 1.5366