YEARLY HIGH
0.2496 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.1932 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2383 TZS

2021 LAK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0564 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2489 to the December average rate of 0.2078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2496 was down 4.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,248 TZS
2020 Average 1,277 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 966 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.12 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2530
0.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.2470, compared to 0.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0188 TZS (High: 0.2119 / Low: 0.1932). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TZS (High: 0.2487 / Low: 0.2479).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2489) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2593), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-4.01%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2489
2020 Avg (January) 0.2593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2496 0.2482 0.2489
February 0.2487 0.2479 0.2483
March 0.2479 0.2466 0.2472
April 0.2471 0.2460 0.2463
May 0.2479 0.2454 0.2460
June 0.2457 0.2443 0.2451
July 0.2445 0.2426 0.2436
August 0.2429 0.2413 0.2421
September 0.2421 0.2322 0.2394
October 0.2322 0.2239 0.2277
November 0.2243 0.2119 0.2168
December 0.2119 0.1932 0.2078