2014 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.1973 TZS

YEARLY LOW

144.6362 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.4322 TZS

2014 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 161.1973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 144.6362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5610 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.2526 to the December average rate of 150.2374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 161.1973 was down 14.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 187.7093, 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 805,986 TZS

2013 Average 840,482 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 723,181 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,805.11 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

159.8537

146.8080

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 153.1938, compared to 153.6705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.1938

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.6705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 11.9924 TZS (High: 158.1358 / Low: 146.1434). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9918 TZS (High: 157.3009 / Low: 154.3091).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.9924

August Spread (Stable) ±2.9918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.0792 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 158.7665) against the same month in 2013 (average: 174.9390), the exchange rate shifted by -16.1724 (-9.24%).

2014 Avg (May) 158.7665

2013 Avg (May) 174.9390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	151.4022	144.6362	148.2526
February	151.4249	144.6486	147.8952
March	154.8613	149.8615	152.0453
April	156.4732	152.8101	154.9923
May	161.1973	156.5003	158.7665
June	158.7608	154.9856	157.2112
July	158.3517	154.3973	155.9227
August	157.3009	154.3091	155.9970
September	156.3327	148.8396	151.9355
October	156.7782	148.0708	152.6140
November	158.6294	151.1641	155.3166
December	158.1358	146.1434	150.2374