2020 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.0186 TZS

YEARLY LOW

121.2607 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

141.5663 TZS

2020 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 164.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 121.2607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7579 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.4931 to the December average rate of 155.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 164.0186 was down 5.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 173.7696, 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 820,093 TZS

2019 Average 799,364 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 606,303 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,789.49 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

164.0722

121.1230

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 140.1192, compared to 143.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.1192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 21.5467 TZS (High: 150.6939 / Low: 129.1472). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0035 TZS (High: 143.3878 / Low: 138.3843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.5467

October Spread (Stable) ±5.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 15.3310 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 160.4931) against the same month in 2019 (average: 166.1042), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6111 (-3.38%).

2020 Avg (January) 160.4931

2019 Avg (January) 166.1042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	164.0186	156.2043	160.4931
February	156.5788	149.2792	154.1726
March	150.6939	129.1472	138.8416
April	129.1882	121.2607	124.7021
May	133.0693	123.7182	127.3911
June	139.3258	132.3714	135.1148
July	141.2515	134.9771	138.5155
August	139.7602	131.2599	135.1161
September	143.3604	135.3786	138.5974
October	143.3878	138.3843	140.8643
November	152.5309	142.4546	149.2119
December	159.1107	151.2228	155.7753