YEARLY HIGH
12.4926 TZS
YEARLY LOW
11.3216 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6705 TZS

2021 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.4926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 11.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1710 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1202 to the December average rate of 11.3705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.4926 was down 1.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.7407, 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 62,463 TZS
2020 Average 62,434 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 56,608 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,854.84 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.1951
11.2956
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 11.8270, compared to 11.5141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.7678 TZS (High: 12.4926 / Low: 11.7248). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 TZS (High: 11.6572 / Low: 11.6103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7678
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 12.1202) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.6979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5778 (-4.55%).

2021 Avg (January) 12.1202
2020 Avg (January) 12.6979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4926 11.7248 12.1202
February 11.9971 11.7689 11.9214
March 11.9228 11.6253 11.7507
April 12.0779 11.5075 11.7299
May 11.8609 11.6238 11.7535
June 11.7428 11.6386 11.6861
July 11.6572 11.6103 11.6379
August 11.6659 11.6034 11.6230
September 11.6478 11.5081 11.6011
October 11.5479 11.3845 11.4646
November 11.4264 11.3417 11.3875
December 11.4152 11.3216 11.3705