YEARLY HIGH
159.7816 TZS
YEARLY LOW
126.6865 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.8191 TZS

2022 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 159.7816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 126.6865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0951 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.9318 to the December average rate of 135.1365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 159.7816 was down 7.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 171.9213, 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 798,908 TZS
2021 Average 784,209 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 633,433 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,475.64 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

157.8008
126.1744
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 150.7385, compared to 134.8997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.7385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.8997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 13.8466 TZS (High: 159.2870 / Low: 145.4404). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6641 TZS (High: 131.3506 / Low: 126.6865).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.8466
October Spread (Stable) ±4.6641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.0607 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 154.5432) against the same month in 2021 (average: 154.6642), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1210 (-0.08%).

2022 Avg (March) 154.5432
2021 Avg (March) 154.6642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.9099 143.6270 148.9318
February 154.4404 149.1722 151.9708
March 159.7816 149.7120 154.5432
April 159.2870 145.4404 155.1653
May 150.4885 143.2767 146.1045
June 152.0179 143.4937 147.7157
July 147.0960 135.6529 139.4718
August 144.0395 136.6413 139.7118
September 137.0320 128.8717 133.1349
October 131.3506 126.6865 128.8099
November 137.5569 126.8485 133.1333
December 137.5000 132.5741 135.1365