YEARLY HIGH
15.3236 TZS
YEARLY LOW
13.1635 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9141 TZS

2023 LRD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 15.3236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 13.1635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1601 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0226 to the December average rate of 13.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.3236 was down 3.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.8897, 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 76,618 TZS
2022 Average 76,083 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 65,818 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,800.40 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.1965
13.1099
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 14.4619, compared to 13.3663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.9030 TZS (High: 15.2297 / Low: 14.3267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0890 TZS (High: 13.4769 / Low: 13.3879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4549 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 14.9304) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.0564), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1260 (-0.84%).

2023 Avg (February) 14.9304
2022 Avg (February) 15.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1929 14.8772 15.0226
February 15.3236 14.6667 14.9304
March 15.2297 14.3267 14.6406
April 14.4145 14.2239 14.3743
May 14.2404 13.9837 14.1290
June 13.9837 13.3983 13.6741
July 13.4525 13.1743 13.2838
August 13.4756 13.1635 13.3896
September 13.4769 13.3879 13.4449
October 13.4816 13.3280 13.4057
November 13.3937 13.2392 13.3271
December 13.4248 13.2927 13.3469