2019 LBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0103 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0088 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0096 ZAR

2019 LBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0092 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0103 was up 1.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0102, 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 52 ZAR

2018 Average 44 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 44 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0101

0.0091

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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 0.0094, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0097).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0101) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+8.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0101

2018 Avg (August) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0096	0.0088	0.0092
February	0.0094	0.0088	0.0091
March	0.0097	0.0094	0.0095
April	0.0096	0.0092	0.0094
May	0.0098	0.0092	0.0095
June	0.0099	0.0093	0.0096
July	0.0095	0.0092	0.0093
August	0.0103	0.0097	0.0101
September	0.0101	0.0097	0.0099
October	0.0102	0.0096	0.0099
November	0.0099	0.0097	0.0098
December	0.0098	0.0093	0.0095