YEARLY HIGH
14.6218 TZS
YEARLY LOW
10.8633 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5316 TZS

2019 LRD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.6218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 10.8633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7586 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4946 to the December average rate of 12.1858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.6218 was down 21.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.5490, 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 73,109 TZS
2018 Average 79,628 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 54,316 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,792.85 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.8550
10.5309
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 13.6659, compared to 11.3974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.5652 TZS (High: 13.6183 / Low: 12.0530). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0928 TZS (High: 10.9561 / Low: 10.8633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5652
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 14.4946) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.7143), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2197 (-18.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 14.4946
2018 Avg (January) 17.7143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6218 14.3588 14.4946
February 14.5542 14.3686 14.4617
March 14.6032 14.2146 14.4407
April 14.2007 13.5480 13.9319
May 13.6183 12.0530 12.8146
June 12.0530 11.7167 11.8520
July 11.7196 11.3386 11.4951
August 11.3407 11.0815 11.2954
September 11.1062 10.9867 11.0362
October 10.9561 10.8633 10.8912
November 11.9408 10.8847 11.4807
December 12.2726 11.9763 12.1858