2020 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0363 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9634 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0009 ZAR

2020 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.9634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0035 to the December average rate of 0.9986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0363 was down 0.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0389, 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 5,181 ZAR

2019 Average 5,001 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,817 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0057

0.9973

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 1.0024, compared to 0.9993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0647 ZAR (High: 1.0281 / Low: 0.9634). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 ZAR (High: 1.0073 / Low: 0.9880).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.9998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0001), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.03%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.9998

2019 Avg (May) 1.0001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0205	0.9927	1.0035
February	1.0175	0.9957	1.0050
March	1.0266	0.9878	1.0033
April	1.0293	0.9755	1.0038
May	1.0363	0.9800	0.9998
June	1.0281	0.9634	0.9989
July	1.0256	0.9859	1.0007
August	1.0256	0.9910	1.0015
September	1.0163	0.9777	0.9988
October	1.0085	0.9870	0.9980
November	1.0134	0.9794	0.9984
December	1.0073	0.9880	0.9986