YEARLY HIGH
13.2859 TZS
YEARLY LOW
12.5700 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9169 TZS

2019 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 13.2859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.5700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7159 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6800 to the December average rate of 12.6821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.2859 was down 9.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.6885, 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 66,430 TZS
2018 Average 70,210 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 62,850 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,579.62 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.2713
12.6234
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 13.0259, compared to 12.8079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.4175 TZS (High: 12.9875 / Low: 12.5700). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0808 TZS (High: 12.7279 / Low: 12.6472).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4175
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0808

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 13.1422) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.4958), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3535 (-9.34%).

2019 Avg (March) 13.1422
2018 Avg (March) 14.4958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9875 12.5700 12.6800
February 13.1183 12.9777 13.0450
March 13.2859 13.0295 13.1422
April 13.2732 13.0721 13.2173
May 13.1227 12.9908 13.0478
June 13.0997 12.9723 13.0234
July 13.1077 12.9846 13.0659
August 13.0772 12.7379 12.9389
September 12.8263 12.5994 12.7186
October 12.7566 12.6132 12.6773
November 12.8431 12.6686 12.7647
December 12.7279 12.6472 12.6821