2018 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

195.1570 TZS

YEARLY LOW

146.3730 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

173.2167 TZS

2018 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 195.1570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 146.3730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.7840 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.4123 to the December average rate of 161.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.1570 was up 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 182.7291, 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 975,785 TZS

2017 Average 841,278 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 731,865 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,920.04 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

193.9858

151.4717

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 184.5353, compared to 161.8982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.6371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.5353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.8982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 16.9589 TZS (High: 181.5722 / Low: 164.6133). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1559 TZS (High: 194.2176 / Low: 188.0617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.9589

March Spread (Stable) ±6.1559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 9.7971 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 190.4430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 168.7512), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6918 (+12.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 190.4430

2017 Avg (February) 168.7512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.0930	179.9197	184.4123
February	195.1570	185.3113	190.4430
March	194.2176	188.0617	190.3255
April	191.1401	183.2434	187.9407
May	185.8323	179.2976	181.9435
June	181.5722	164.6133	172.1465
July	174.1157	164.2585	169.8643
August	172.8490	156.4690	164.5300
September	161.9047	146.3730	155.0146
October	161.4428	153.5448	157.5064
November	168.0129	158.2844	162.9974
December	168.3871	157.8411	161.4763