2018 LRD to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5490 TZS

YEARLY LOW

14.1029 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9383 TZS

2018 LRD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 18.5490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 14.1029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4461 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7143 to the December average rate of 14.6098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.5490 was down 25.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.8830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 92,745 TZS

2017 Average 108,646 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 70,514 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,230.63 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.1815

14.2257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.1966, compared to 14.6800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2945 TZS (High: 18.5490 / Low: 17.2545). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1225 TZS (High: 14.6879 / Low: 14.5654).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2945

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3368 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.8518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.6619), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8100 (-24.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.8518

2017 Avg (February) 23.6619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.3486	17.4072	17.7143
February	18.5490	17.2545	17.8518
March	17.2803	17.1469	17.2145
April	17.5269	17.1239	17.3371
May	17.4218	16.5039	17.0467
June	16.5083	15.2185	16.0149
July	15.1988	14.1029	14.6781
August	15.0574	14.7449	14.8758
September	14.8290	14.2786	14.7531
October	14.6879	14.5654	14.6078
November	14.6291	14.4917	14.5553
December	14.7101	14.5464	14.6098