YEARLY HIGH
1668.3590 TZS
YEARLY LOW
1505.5193 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1582.8200 TZS

2016 LYD to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1668.3590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1505.5193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.8397 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1574.9075 to the December average rate of 1520.2507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1668.3590 was down 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1685.1841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,341,795 TZS
2015 Average 7,494,278 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,527,596 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814,198.57 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1643.1281
1509.0800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1602.8059, compared to 1562.8341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.9718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1602.8059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1562.8341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 74.9276 TZS (High: 1668.3590 / Low: 1593.4314). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4845 TZS (High: 1591.1853 / Low: 1575.7008).

May Spread (Volatile) ±74.9276
August Spread (Stable) ±15.4845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 27.8735 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1631.9574) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1477.9161), the exchange rate shifted by +154.0413 (+10.42%).

2016 Avg (May) 1631.9574
2015 Avg (May) 1477.9161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1610.3438 1556.5372 1574.9075
February 1603.9228 1562.5440 1589.6495
March 1608.4573 1565.9443 1587.8832
April 1645.1377 1599.9555 1623.1759
May 1668.3590 1593.4314 1631.9574
June 1647.9758 1587.8351 1609.2621
July 1598.6920 1569.7009 1581.3886
August 1591.1853 1575.7008 1583.7529
September 1588.3299 1572.2121 1581.0276
October 1582.8740 1555.9030 1566.2021
November 1564.5919 1522.6818 1544.3829
December 1536.8654 1505.5193 1520.2507