2013 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.7093 TZS

YEARLY LOW

150.9327 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

168.1804 TZS

2013 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 187.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 150.9327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7766 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.4840 to the December average rate of 154.1859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 187.7093 was down 11.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 212.2957, 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 938,547 TZS

2012 Average 966,355 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 754,664 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,883.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

185.3138

151.3561

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 176.3078, compared to 160.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.3078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 19.3590 TZS (High: 181.9856 / Low: 162.6266). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8183 TZS (High: 159.7720 / Low: 154.9537).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.3590

November Spread (Stable) ±4.8183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 11.7507 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 182.4840) against the same month in 2012 (average: 198.1218), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6379 (-7.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 182.4840

2012 Avg (January) 198.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.7093	178.3614	182.4840
February	184.3375	179.4562	182.4135
March	179.7719	173.9345	176.6101
April	181.9792	175.6525	178.2121
May	181.9856	162.6266	174.9390
June	166.4040	159.9225	163.1882
July	166.5730	159.5535	163.5525
August	165.3879	155.9465	160.8362
September	166.9875	157.0269	161.6431
October	164.7984	159.4903	162.4441
November	159.7720	154.9537	157.6566
December	158.0658	150.9327	154.1859