YEARLY HIGH
1.0453 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9481 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0008 ZAR

2021 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 1.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0972 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0024 to the December average rate of 1.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0453 was up 0.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0363, 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 5,227 ZAR
2020 Average 5,004 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,741 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0065
0.9977
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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: JanтАУJun) was 1.0009, compared to 1.0006 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.0009
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0685 ZAR (High: 1.0166 / Low: 0.9481). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 ZAR (High: 1.0122 / Low: 0.9873).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0685
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.0057) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+0.69%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.0057
2020 Avg (June) 0.9989

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Month High Low Average
January 1.0178 0.9842 1.0024
February 1.0238 0.9847 0.9998
March 1.0189 0.9742 0.9995
April 1.0127 0.9723 0.9984
May 1.0122 0.9873 0.9992
June 1.0453 0.9831 1.0057
July 1.0185 0.9872 1.0003
August 1.0193 0.9803 0.9991
September 1.0166 0.9481 1.0001
October 1.0199 0.9824 1.0002
November 1.0324 0.9865 1.0036
December 1.0160 0.9868 1.0006