YEARLY HIGH
16.0925 TZS
YEARLY LOW
14.4688 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6763 TZS

2017 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 16.0925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.4688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6237 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7814 to the December average rate of 14.6360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.0925 was up 5.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.2379, 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 80,463 TZS
2016 Average 74,763 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 72,344 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,118.69 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8007
14.5683
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 14.7024, compared to 14.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.5886 TZS (High: 16.0925 / Low: 14.5039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1244 TZS (High: 14.7293 / Low: 14.6049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5886
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.7428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+0.26%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.7428
2016 Avg (November) 14.7038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0568 14.4688 14.7814
February 14.8452 14.6152 14.7631
March 14.8852 14.5360 14.7073
April 14.7714 14.6235 14.6838
May 14.7293 14.6049 14.6655
June 14.7013 14.5454 14.6134
July 14.7397 14.5112 14.5876
August 14.8090 14.5242 14.6488
September 14.7323 14.5364 14.6538
October 14.7149 14.5776 14.6315
November 16.0925 14.5039 14.7428
December 14.7306 14.5602 14.6360