2019 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0389 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9659 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0003 ZAR

2019 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0730 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9961 to the December average rate of 0.9984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0389 was down 4.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0849, 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 5,194 ZAR

2018 Average 5,006 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,829 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0053

0.9953

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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 1.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0650 ZAR (High: 1.0389 / Low: 0.9738). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 ZAR (High: 1.0165 / Low: 0.9967).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.9995) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.14%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.9995

2018 Avg (October) 1.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0079	0.9659	0.9961
February	1.0165	0.9967	1.0020
March	1.0190	0.9879	1.0024
April	1.0077	0.9863	0.9998
May	1.0103	0.9864	1.0001
June	1.0104	0.9784	0.9983
July	1.0267	0.9847	1.0012
August	1.0288	0.9896	1.0044
September	1.0130	0.9782	1.0011
October	1.0389	0.9738	0.9995
November	1.0091	0.9828	1.0004
December	1.0057	0.9843	0.9984