2022 LBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0121 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0096 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0108 ZAR

2022 LBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0121 was up 13.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0107, 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 61 ZAR

2021 Average 49 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 48 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0121

0.0097

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 0.0102, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0119) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+22.07%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0119

2021 Avg (October) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0106	0.0100	0.0103
February	0.0102	0.0099	0.0101
March	0.0102	0.0096	0.0099
April	0.0105	0.0096	0.0099
May	0.0107	0.0102	0.0105
June	0.0108	0.0101	0.0104
July	0.0113	0.0108	0.0111
August	0.0113	0.0107	0.0110
September	0.0119	0.0113	0.0116
October	0.0121	0.0117	0.0119
November	0.0121	0.0112	0.0115
December	0.0116	0.0111	0.0114