YEARLY HIGH
1.0547 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9566 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9993 LSL

2021 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.9566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9976 to the December average rate of 0.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0547 was up 1.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,737 LSL
2020 Average 49,961 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 47,831 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,905.48 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

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ZAR 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 0.9992, compared to 0.9994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0711 LSL (High: 1.0547 / Low: 0.9836). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 LSL (High: 1.0129 / Low: 0.9879).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0711
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 1.0000) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0013), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.13%).

2021 Avg (September) 1.0000
2020 Avg (September) 1.0013

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January 1.0160 0.9825 0.9976
February 1.0156 0.9768 1.0002
March 1.0265 0.9815 1.0006
April 1.0285 0.9875 1.0016
May 1.0129 0.9879 1.0008
June 1.0172 0.9566 0.9945
July 1.0129 0.9819 0.9998
August 1.0201 0.9810 1.0010
September 1.0547 0.9836 1.0000
October 1.0180 0.9805 0.9999
November 1.0137 0.9686 0.9966
December 1.0134 0.9843 0.9994