YEARLY HIGH
139.5333 TZS
YEARLY LOW
119.5952 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.2630 TZS

2023 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 139.5333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 119.5952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9381 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.4694 to the December average rate of 134.5891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 139.5333 was down 12.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 159.7816, 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 697,667 TZS
2022 Average 713,749 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 597,976 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,690.63 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

137.7183
122.7315
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 129.2729, compared to 133.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 12.6752 TZS (High: 139.5333 / Low: 126.8582). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0171 TZS (High: 133.7558 / Low: 129.7386).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.6752
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.9406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 133.9954) against the same month in 2022 (average: 139.4718), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4764 (-3.93%).

2023 Avg (July) 133.9954
2022 Avg (July) 139.4718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.8823 133.7508 136.4694
February 136.7830 126.5158 130.5287
March 131.1817 125.2670 127.8030
April 131.3536 127.1820 129.2929
May 128.8293 119.7683 123.9804
June 131.4631 119.5952 127.5632
July 139.5333 126.8582 133.9954
August 136.2634 128.6118 132.7091
September 133.7558 129.7386 132.1516
October 133.1738 129.1366 131.4743
November 137.9652 127.6934 134.5994
December 137.8820 131.1914 134.5891