2012 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

212.2957 TZS

YEARLY LOW

177.9287 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

193.3176 TZS

2012 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 212.2957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 177.9287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3670 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.1218 to the December average rate of 184.6593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 212.2957 was down 11.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 240.9555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,061,479 TZS

2011 Average 1,097,205 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 889,644 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,834.88 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

212.4422

178.7508

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 199.8684, compared to 186.7668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.8684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.7668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.4581 TZS (High: 204.8962 / Low: 186.4381). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8173 TZS (High: 184.1372 / Low: 179.3199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.4581

November Spread (Stable) ±4.8173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 8.4854 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 209.6346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 218.0628), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4282 (-3.87%).

2012 Avg (March) 209.6346

2011 Avg (March) 218.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	205.5192	194.0633	198.1218
February	211.1857	203.8597	207.6049
March	212.2957	206.3155	209.6346
April	208.5887	196.6526	202.1019
May	204.8962	186.4381	193.6164
June	192.0459	184.6088	188.1307
July	194.8115	185.5493	191.6667
August	194.4783	185.6291	190.3520
September	192.2155	186.9682	189.9426
October	189.3206	177.9287	182.4216
November	184.1372	179.3199	181.5584
December	187.8203	180.8163	184.6593