2016 LRD to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LRD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LRD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 26.0804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 23.0421.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0383 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5053 to the December average rate of 23.6831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.0804 was down 3.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.1279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LRD to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.0880, compared to 23.8983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1898 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.6664 TZS (High: 25.8431 / Low: 24.1766). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1043 TZS (High: 24.2408 / Low: 24.1365).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8837 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 25.8657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.4954), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3704 (+20.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9867 | 24.5311 | 25.5053 |
| February | 26.0804 | 25.7266 | 25.8657 |
| March | 25.8962 | 25.7117 | 25.8135 |
| April | 25.8431 | 24.1766 | 24.9297 |
| May | 24.2408 | 24.1365 | 24.1987 |
| June | 24.2884 | 24.1149 | 24.2154 |
| July | 24.3287 | 24.1734 | 24.2454 |
| August | 24.2715 | 23.0421 | 23.8212 |
| September | 23.9584 | 23.6964 | 23.8470 |
| October | 24.1924 | 23.6289 | 23.8472 |
| November | 24.1791 | 23.7253 | 23.9458 |
| December | 24.0228 | 23.2711 | 23.6831 |