2022 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0484 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9666 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0008 ZAR

2022 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 1.0484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.9666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0011 to the December average rate of 1.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0484 was up 0.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0453, 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 5,242 ZAR

2021 Average 5,004 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,833 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.08 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0067

0.9952

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 1.0004, compared to 1.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0576 ZAR (High: 1.0484 / Low: 0.9909). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 ZAR (High: 1.0144 / Low: 0.9939).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0576

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 1.0057) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.55%).

2022 Avg (July) 1.0057

2021 Avg (July) 1.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0136	0.9870	1.0011
February	1.0144	0.9939	1.0005
March	1.0037	0.9666	0.9970
April	1.0452	0.9945	1.0025
May	1.0097	0.9796	0.9985
June	1.0303	0.9815	1.0025
July	1.0484	0.9909	1.0057
August	1.0124	0.9862	1.0007
September	1.0258	0.9937	1.0033
October	1.0118	0.9812	1.0007
November	1.0123	0.9736	0.9961
December	1.0363	0.9884	1.0013