YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 LSL

2017 TZS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0061 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0064 was down 16.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0077, 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 32 LSL
2016 Average 34 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 27 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.88 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0063
0.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS to LSL 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 LSL (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LSL (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0057).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0062) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.76%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0062
2016 Avg (November) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
February 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0060 0.0056 0.0058
April 0.0063 0.0058 0.0060
May 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0060 0.0057 0.0059
August 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
September 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
October 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
November 0.0064 0.0057 0.0062
December 0.0061 0.0055 0.0059