2016 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0103 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9928 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0000 ZAR

2016 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.9928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 0.9996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0103 was up 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0030, 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 5,051 ZAR

2015 Average 4,999 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,964 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.68 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0008

0.9989

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.0000, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0134 ZAR (High: 1.0062 / Low: 0.9928). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ZAR (High: 1.0023 / Low: 0.9987).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.0006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.0006

2015 Avg (July) 1.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0027	0.9984	1.0002
February	1.0023	0.9987	1.0002
March	1.0021	0.9963	0.9997
April	1.0016	0.9951	1.0000
May	1.0018	0.9974	1.0000
June	1.0063	0.9972	1.0000
July	1.0103	0.9974	1.0006
August	1.0079	0.9978	1.0003
September	1.0032	0.9943	1.0002
October	1.0034	0.9959	0.9991
November	1.0045	0.9971	1.0000
December	1.0062	0.9928	0.9996