2016 LSL to TZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 163.7848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 129.2199.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5649 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1192 to the December average rate of 157.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 163.7848 was down 13.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 189.7529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 142.2315, compared to 155.9264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.6949 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 15.3029 TZS (High: 154.0836 / Low: 138.7807). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2637 TZS (High: 160.7758 / Low: 153.5122).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.7921 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 158.8782) against the same month in 2015 (average: 164.8331), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9549 (-3.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.7804 | 129.2199 | 134.1192 |
| February | 143.5716 | 135.3987 | 138.4271 |
| March | 147.4303 | 138.3236 | 142.2774 |
| April | 153.9263 | 143.5848 | 149.9990 |
| May | 154.0836 | 138.7807 | 143.2069 |
| June | 152.3390 | 140.0532 | 145.3597 |
| July | 157.2621 | 148.3981 | 152.1839 |
| August | 163.7848 | 150.1690 | 158.8782 |
| September | 161.1335 | 150.3114 | 154.9858 |
| October | 160.8410 | 152.5991 | 156.4770 |
| November | 163.7538 | 151.0371 | 156.0230 |
| December | 160.7758 | 153.5122 | 157.0108 |