2013 LBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0070 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0056 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0064 ZAR

2013 LBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0070 was up 17.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35 ZAR

2012 Average 27 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 28 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.78 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0070

0.0057

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LBP to ZAR 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 ZAR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0058).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0069) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+20.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0069

2012 Avg (December) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0060	0.0056	0.0058
February	0.0060	0.0058	0.0059
March	0.0062	0.0060	0.0061
April	0.0061	0.0059	0.0060
May	0.0066	0.0059	0.0062
June	0.0068	0.0065	0.0066
July	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
August	0.0069	0.0065	0.0067
September	0.0068	0.0064	0.0066
October	0.0067	0.0065	0.0066
November	0.0069	0.0067	0.0068
December	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069