YEARLY HIGH
171.9213 TZS
YEARLY LOW
141.8148 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.8654 TZS

2021 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 171.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 141.8148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1065 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.8686 to the December average rate of 145.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 171.9213 was up 4.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 164.0186, 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 859,606 TZS
2020 Average 707,742 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 709,074 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,532.47 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

169.8075
142.8233
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 159.7506, compared to 153.9801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.7506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.9801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 12.9030 TZS (High: 164.5159 / Low: 151.6129). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5637 TZS (High: 162.9037 / Low: 157.3400).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.9030
April Spread (Stable) ±5.5637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.7121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 167.5588) against the same month in 2020 (average: 135.1148), the exchange rate shifted by +32.4439 (+24.01%).

2021 Avg (June) 167.5588
2020 Avg (June) 135.1148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0200 149.9356 153.8686
February 160.6485 154.0013 157.0398
March 157.8741 149.3710 154.6642
April 162.9037 157.3400 160.4624
May 168.5475 160.1119 164.9099
June 171.9213 161.9647 167.5588
July 163.0004 155.9147 159.8467
August 160.5934 151.3315 156.6576
September 164.5159 151.6129 159.0330
October 159.1311 151.8104 154.7817
November 154.0771 141.8148 148.4897
December 148.5825 141.8877 145.0720