2015 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0030 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9830 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 ZAR

2015 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 1.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.9830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9996 to the December average rate of 0.9992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0030 was down 0.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,015 ZAR

2014 Average 4,999 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,915 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0003

0.9991

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LSL 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 0.9998, compared to 0.9999 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) 0.9998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0198 ZAR (High: 1.0027 / Low: 0.9830). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ZAR (High: 1.0015 / Low: 0.9993).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.9999) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.9999

2014 Avg (June) 1.0000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0020	0.9938	0.9996
February	1.0013	0.9967	0.9998
March	1.0022	0.9978	0.9999
April	1.0004	0.9940	0.9996
May	1.0009	0.9985	1.0000
June	1.0030	0.9980	0.9999
July	1.0019	0.9982	1.0002
August	1.0015	0.9993	1.0002
September	1.0023	0.9980	1.0000
October	1.0017	0.9986	1.0000
November	1.0012	0.9989	1.0001
December	1.0027	0.9830	0.9992