2026 LSL to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

163.5372 TZS

YEARLY LOW

149.1254 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

158.5858 TZS

2026 LSL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 163.5372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 149.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4118 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.3808 to the December average rate of 160.5523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 163.5372 was up 8.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 151.2026, 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 817,686 TZS

2025 Average 716,244 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 745,627 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,059.03 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

162.0500

153.6836

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 157.9877, compared to 160.3802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.9877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.3802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 13.4660 TZS (High: 162.5914 / Low: 149.1254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1787 TZS (High: 161.3257 / Low: 160.1470).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.4660

August Spread (Stable) ±1.1787

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.7959 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 161.3528) against the same month in 2025 (average: 139.9122), the exchange rate shifted by +21.4406 (+15.32%).

2026 Avg (February) 161.3528

2025 Avg (February) 139.9122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	162.5914	149.1254	154.3808
February	163.5372	159.7729	161.3528
March	161.4540	150.2087	154.5568
April	159.5337	152.8474	156.9725
May	161.8682	156.3625	160.2859
June	162.4065	158.0108	160.3772
July	161.9003	157.0294	160.2081
August	161.3257	160.1470	160.5523