YEARLY HIGH
0.6992 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6855 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6908 LBP

2016 TZS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.6855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6922 to the December average rate of 0.6930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6992 was down 20.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8747, 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 3,496 LBP
2015 Average 3,724 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,428 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.59 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6934
0.6882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LBP 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 0.6899, compared to 0.6916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0124 LBP (High: 0.6992 / Low: 0.6868). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LBP (High: 0.6904 / Low: 0.6883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1619 (-18.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6922
2015 Avg (January) 0.8542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6992 0.6868 0.6922
February 0.6950 0.6868 0.6903
March 0.6926 0.6891 0.6902
April 0.6902 0.6855 0.6886
May 0.6904 0.6883 0.6894
June 0.6905 0.6867 0.6889
July 0.6919 0.6871 0.6895
August 0.6929 0.6891 0.6905
September 0.6932 0.6905 0.6918
October 0.6930 0.6909 0.6919
November 0.6939 0.6918 0.6929
December 0.6953 0.6916 0.6930