2017 LBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0096 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0081 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0088 ZAR

2017 LBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0096 was down 13.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0112, 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 48 ZAR

2016 Average 49 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 40 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0094

0.0085

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 0.0088, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 ZAR (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0084).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.62%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0093

2016 Avg (November) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0092	0.0088	0.0090
February	0.0089	0.0085	0.0087
March	0.0089	0.0082	0.0086
April	0.0092	0.0086	0.0089
May	0.0091	0.0085	0.0088
June	0.0087	0.0084	0.0086
July	0.0090	0.0086	0.0087
August	0.0090	0.0086	0.0088
September	0.0090	0.0085	0.0087
October	0.0093	0.0088	0.0091
November	0.0096	0.0090	0.0093
December	0.0091	0.0081	0.0086