YEARLY HIGH
14.0262 TZS
YEARLY LOW
11.7193 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4448 TZS

2012 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 14.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 11.7193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3069 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9412 to the December average rate of 12.4319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.0262 was down 15.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.5046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,131 TZS
2011 Average 71,711 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 58,597 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,534.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.1435
11.7150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 12.7724, compared to 12.1171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.0883 TZS (High: 13.9638 / Low: 12.8755). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1326 TZS (High: 12.2804 / Low: 12.1479).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1326

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8607 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.9412) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4994 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.9412
2011 Avg (January) 13.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0262 13.8518 13.9412
February 13.9638 12.8755 13.5453
March 13.1637 12.1947 12.6847
April 12.6691 11.9364 12.2930
May 12.4011 12.0125 12.2124
June 12.1633 11.7193 11.9578
July 12.1360 11.7480 11.9174
August 12.0333 11.8512 11.9181
September 12.2051 11.8262 11.9474
October 12.2804 12.1479 12.2301
November 12.3567 12.1650 12.2579
December 12.5117 12.2867 12.4319