YEARLY HIGH
0.0709 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0632 LRD

2018 TZS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0565 to the December average rate of 0.0684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0709 was up 26.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0563, 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 355 LRD
2017 Average 233 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 270 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.98 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0700
0.0548
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 0.0582, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0051 LRD (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LRD (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0579).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+64.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0682
2017 Avg (July) 0.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0574 0.0545 0.0565
February 0.0580 0.0539 0.0560
March 0.0583 0.0579 0.0581
April 0.0584 0.0571 0.0577
May 0.0606 0.0574 0.0587
June 0.0657 0.0606 0.0625
July 0.0709 0.0658 0.0682
August 0.0678 0.0664 0.0672
September 0.0700 0.0674 0.0678
October 0.0687 0.0681 0.0685
November 0.0690 0.0684 0.0687
December 0.0687 0.0680 0.0684