YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 ZAR

2014 LBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0077 was up 10.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0070, 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 39 ZAR
2013 Average 32 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0077
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0071, compared to 0.0073 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) 0.0071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0076) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+10.39%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0076
2013 Avg (December) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0070 0.0072
February 0.0075 0.0071 0.0073
March 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
April 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
May 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
August 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0075 0.0070 0.0073
October 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
November 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
December 0.0077 0.0073 0.0076