2019 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

173.7696 TZS

YEARLY LOW

148.9700 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.9251 TZS

2019 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 173.7696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 148.9700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7996 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.1042 to the December average rate of 159.4896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 173.7696 was down 10.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 195.1570, 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 868,848 TZS

2018 Average 865,578 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 744,850 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,998.03 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

170.7394

150.5046

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 163.1507, compared to 156.6995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.1507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.6995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 14.8107 TZS (High: 173.7077 / Low: 158.8970). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1846 TZS (High: 165.8626 / Low: 161.6781).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.8107

July Spread (Stable) ±4.1846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.5061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 169.0531) against the same month in 2018 (average: 190.4430), the exchange rate shifted by -21.3898 (-11.23%).

2019 Avg (February) 169.0531

2018 Avg (February) 190.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.7077	158.8970	166.1042
February	173.7696	165.3123	169.0531
March	167.6412	158.6747	163.0974
April	165.7948	159.5342	163.3347
May	161.8832	156.6576	159.7175
June	162.8958	152.8295	157.5973
July	165.8626	161.6781	163.6969
August	161.7881	148.9700	152.1908
September	157.2807	150.7576	154.7546
October	158.4116	150.0406	154.3366
November	157.2071	152.4795	155.7285
December	163.8354	155.1982	159.4896