YEARLY HIGH
728.3025 TZS
YEARLY LOW
655.8514 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
708.3351 TZS

2016 LTL to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 728.3025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 655.8514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.4511 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 701.5151 to the December average rate of 664.5407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 728.3025 was down 3.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 758.3069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,641,512 TZS
2015 Average 3,366,597 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 3,279,257 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,255.35 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

730.4858
658.5457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 715.8907, compared to 700.7796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 715.8907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 700.7796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 41.0961 TZS (High: 708.5829 / Low: 667.4868). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2289 TZS (High: 726.5752 / Low: 722.3463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±41.0961
April Spread (Stable) ±4.2289

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 23.8750 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 723.2236) against the same month in 2015 (average: 681.7884), the exchange rate shifted by +41.4352 (+6.08%).

2016 Avg (May) 723.2236
2015 Avg (May) 681.7884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 709.7350 693.5549 701.5151
February 721.8229 701.4540 712.6465
March 723.1087 703.0697 713.2543
April 726.5752 722.3463 724.4908
May 728.3025 718.3805 723.2236
June 726.4832 708.7618 720.2137
July 714.6775 706.5448 709.9074
August 722.2110 710.0216 715.8125
September 719.9919 711.0676 717.2623
October 718.4191 701.7256 708.7387
November 708.5829 667.4868 688.4157
December 677.5607 655.8514 664.5407