YEARLY HIGH
15.2379 TZS
YEARLY LOW
14.4934 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9535 TZS

2016 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 15.2379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.4934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7444 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1485 to the December average rate of 14.5983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.2379 was down 11.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.2099, 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 76,189 TZS
2015 Average 74,863 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 72,467 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,722.17 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.2249
14.5413
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 15.0522, compared to 14.8547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4608 TZS (High: 15.1478 / Low: 14.6871). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0547 TZS (High: 15.1895 / Low: 15.1347).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4608
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.1485) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.4432), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7053 (+12.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.1485
2015 Avg (January) 13.4432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2379 14.9368 15.1485
February 15.1895 15.1347 15.1679
March 15.1478 14.6871 15.0214
April 15.1284 14.8835 15.0411
May 15.0090 14.8233 14.9503
June 15.1448 14.7826 14.9840
July 15.0672 14.9375 15.0109
August 15.0606 14.9679 15.0159
September 15.0483 14.8634 14.9665
October 14.8895 14.7400 14.8330
November 14.7705 14.6448 14.7038
December 14.6995 14.4934 14.5983