2017 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

182.7291 TZS

YEARLY LOW

155.0783 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

168.2527 TZS

2017 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 182.7291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 155.0783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6508 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.7465 to the December average rate of 170.7869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 182.7291 was up 11.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 163.7848, 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 913,646 TZS

2016 Average 745,549 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 775,391 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,254.25 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

174.6831

159.1905

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 168.8932, compared to 167.6122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.8932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.6122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 20.0206 TZS (High: 175.0989 / Low: 155.0783). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8439 TZS (High: 176.5260 / Low: 170.6821).

November Spread (Volatile) ±20.0206

June Spread (Stable) ±5.8439

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.8106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 170.7869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 157.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7760 (+8.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 170.7869

2016 Avg (December) 157.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.3268	158.1964	163.7465
February	172.6960	165.1965	168.7512
March	179.1499	167.0227	172.7591
April	172.9993	159.8340	165.9485
May	174.3050	163.5461	168.7619
June	176.5260	170.6821	173.3921
July	174.7867	166.0419	170.5512
August	172.8577	165.8864	169.1616
September	174.7845	165.1812	170.6057
October	168.5003	158.3270	164.0862
November	175.0989	155.0783	160.4815
December	182.7291	163.2098	170.7869