2026 TZS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.7578 LAK

YEARLY LOW

8.2099 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.4415 LAK

2026 TZS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TZS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.7578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 8.2099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5478 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5744 to the December average rate of 8.5358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.7578 was down 2.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.0142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,789 LAK

2025 Average 42,349 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 41,050 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,739.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.6013

8.2784

JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4037, compared to 8.5547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4083 LAK (High: 8.7578 / Low: 8.3495). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 LAK (High: 8.5485 / Low: 8.5174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4083

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.5744) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.6887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1143 (-1.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.5744

2025 Avg (January) 8.6887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.7578	8.3495	8.5744
February	8.3787	8.2133	8.3054
March	8.4909	8.2099	8.3191
April	8.5078	8.4165	8.4582
May	8.4376	8.3370	8.3678
June	8.5419	8.3493	8.3976
July	8.6125	8.5209	8.5737
August	8.5485	8.5174	8.5358