YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0383 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 LRD

2016 TZS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0434 was down 18.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0529, 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 217 LRD
2015 Average 212 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 192 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.28 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0426
0.0383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LRD 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 0.0399, compared to 0.0419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 LRD (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0387). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LRD (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0413).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+2.82%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0420
2015 Avg (August) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0408 0.0385 0.0392
February 0.0389 0.0383 0.0387
March 0.0389 0.0386 0.0387
April 0.0414 0.0387 0.0401
May 0.0414 0.0413 0.0413
June 0.0415 0.0412 0.0413
July 0.0414 0.0411 0.0412
August 0.0434 0.0412 0.0420
September 0.0422 0.0417 0.0419
October 0.0423 0.0413 0.0419
November 0.0421 0.0414 0.0418
December 0.0430 0.0416 0.0422