2018 TZS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6804 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6515 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6645 LBP

2018 TZS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.6804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.6515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6739 to the December average rate of 0.6554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6804 was down 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6965, 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 3,402 LBP

2017 Average 3,372 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,257 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.78 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6758

0.6536

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 0.6682, compared to 0.6607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0159 LBP (High: 0.6673 / Low: 0.6515). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LBP (High: 0.6629 / Low: 0.6592).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-0.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6739

2017 Avg (January) 0.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6804	0.6708	0.6739
February	0.6752	0.6686	0.6719
March	0.6741	0.6697	0.6713
April	0.6726	0.6592	0.6653
May	0.6691	0.6612	0.6633
June	0.6673	0.6515	0.6634
July	0.6680	0.6589	0.6638
August	0.6674	0.6588	0.6628
September	0.6654	0.6610	0.6627
October	0.6629	0.6592	0.6610
November	0.6651	0.6539	0.6588
December	0.6597	0.6522	0.6554