2013 TZS to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TZS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TZS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 5.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 4.6928.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4342 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9738 to the December average rate of 5.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.1270 was up 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.1084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TZS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TZS to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8215, compared to 4.8903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1620 LAK (High: 5.1270 / Low: 4.9650). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 LAK (High: 4.8814 / Low: 4.8505).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0894 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.0146) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0376 | 4.9101 | 4.9738 |
| February | 4.9468 | 4.8325 | 4.8845 |
| March | 4.8682 | 4.8168 | 4.8474 |
| April | 4.8447 | 4.7173 | 4.7922 |
| May | 4.7918 | 4.6928 | 4.7116 |
| June | 4.7751 | 4.6954 | 4.7192 |
| July | 4.8252 | 4.7564 | 4.8001 |
| August | 4.8523 | 4.8116 | 4.8294 |
| September | 4.8814 | 4.8505 | 4.8621 |
| October | 4.9248 | 4.8708 | 4.8945 |
| November | 4.9656 | 4.9210 | 4.9412 |
| December | 5.1270 | 4.9650 | 5.0146 |