2018 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0849 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9590 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0012 ZAR

2018 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.9590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1260 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0849 was up 4.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0398, 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 5,425 ZAR

2017 Average 4,999 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,795 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 629.75 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0134

0.9970

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 1.0003, compared to 1.0021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0967 ZAR (High: 1.0849 / Low: 0.9883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 ZAR (High: 1.0058 / Low: 0.9913).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+1.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0120

2017 Avg (August) 1.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0102	0.9905	1.0002
February	1.0054	0.9893	0.9988
March	1.0058	0.9913	0.9989
April	1.0080	0.9898	1.0006
May	1.0228	0.9834	0.9994
June	1.0202	0.9946	1.0035
July	1.0204	0.9881	0.9983
August	1.0849	0.9883	1.0120
September	1.0330	0.9590	0.9994
October	1.0153	0.9815	1.0009
November	1.0188	0.9836	0.9999
December	1.0155	0.9851	1.0019