YEARLY HIGH
0.0796 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0681 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0713 LKR

2018 TZS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0684 to the December average rate of 0.0783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0796 was up 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0691, 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 398 LKR
2017 Average 341 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 340 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0793
0.0674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LKR 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 0.0690, compared to 0.0737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 LKR (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0690).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0783) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+14.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0783
2017 Avg (December) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0688 0.0681 0.0684
February 0.0691 0.0684 0.0687
March 0.0693 0.0688 0.0690
April 0.0691 0.0683 0.0687
May 0.0694 0.0690 0.0692
June 0.0703 0.0686 0.0697
July 0.0702 0.0695 0.0699
August 0.0706 0.0699 0.0702
September 0.0742 0.0706 0.0723
October 0.0764 0.0740 0.0748
November 0.0784 0.0752 0.0767
December 0.0796 0.0776 0.0783