YEARLY HIGH
0.6965 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.6145 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6744 LBP

2017 TZS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0820 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6803 to the December average rate of 0.6762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6965 was down 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6992, 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 3,483 LBP
2016 Average 3,454 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,073 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.82 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6815
0.6677
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 0.6762, compared to 0.6726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0658 LBP (High: 0.6804 / Low: 0.6145). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LBP (High: 0.6797 / Low: 0.6725).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6803) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-1.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6803
2016 Avg (January) 0.6922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6965 0.6680 0.6803
February 0.6836 0.6737 0.6767
March 0.6813 0.6690 0.6751
April 0.6797 0.6725 0.6755
May 0.6792 0.6718 0.6750
June 0.6805 0.6698 0.6746
July 0.6759 0.6633 0.6725
August 0.6798 0.6672 0.6726
September 0.6792 0.6701 0.6727
October 0.6793 0.6701 0.6726
November 0.6804 0.6145 0.6688
December 0.6819 0.6718 0.6762