YEARLY HIGH
151.2026 TZS
YEARLY LOW
128.5675 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.2256 TZS

2025 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 151.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 128.5675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6350 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.9022 to the December average rate of 146.5714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 151.2026 was down 4.99% compared to the 2024 peak of 159.1427, 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 756,013 TZS
2024 Average 714,326 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 642,838 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,175.14 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

149.3432
132.4985
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 142.7471, compared to 143.7041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.7471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.7041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was August, with a trading range of 11.6836 TZS (High: 148.9857 / Low: 137.3021). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5189 TZS (High: 142.7387 / Low: 140.2198).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.6836
September Spread (Stable) ±2.5189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 4.3735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2025: 147.9395) against the same month in 2024 (average: 141.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8820 (+4.88%).

2025 Avg (May) 147.9395
2024 Avg (May) 141.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.6560 128.5675 133.9022
February 142.3931 136.6120 139.9122
March 146.7148 139.3294 144.5802
April 145.4816 135.4322 142.2381
May 151.2026 143.7103 147.9395
June 150.7933 144.8810 147.9104
July 150.1276 142.1547 146.6779
August 148.9857 137.3021 142.3044
September 142.7387 140.2198 141.8314
October 144.1915 140.7271 142.4324
November 144.4193 140.7583 142.4072
December 149.1254 142.8052 146.5714