ZAR to LAK Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/LAK pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
1391.8609 LAK
10-YEAR LOW
464.2485 LAK
10-YEAR AVERAGE
832.4127 LAK

10-Year ZAR to LAK Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on July 4, 2026, when the pair was valued at 1391.8609. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 5, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 464.2485.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 927.6123 LAK. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 583.7477 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1331.3669 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +128.07%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1061.1782, showing a variance of 454.2735 points compared to the older 5-year average of 606.9047.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 69,593,043 LAK
10-Year Average 41,620,637 LAK
Decade Trough Low 23,212,426 LAK
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 46,380,617.02 LAK purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1454.9431
396.1581
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to LAK Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 606.9047, compared to 1061.1782 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 454.2735 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 606.9047
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1061.1782

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 371.2852 LAK (High: 1070.0863 / Low: 698.8011). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 61.1657 LAK (High: 612.9771 / Low: 551.8114).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±371.2852
2016 Spread (Stable) ±61.1657

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2020 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 6 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 49.0236 points.

Longest Streak 6 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -49.0236

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 583.7477) against the newest annual average (2026: 1331.3669), the exchange rate shifted by +747.6191 (+128.07%).

2016 Baseline Avg 583.7477
2026 Current Avg 1331.3669

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-30 1362.2621
2026-07-29 1352.3123
2026-07-28 1352.5629
2026-07-27 1352.9781
2026-07-26 1346.6467
2026-07-25 1345.4665
2026-07-24 1345.9811
2026-07-23 1364.9972
2026-07-22 1376.4062
2026-07-21 1374.2278
2026-07-20 1366.8169
2026-07-19 1385.8150
2026-07-18 1369.5423
2026-07-17 1369.0783
2026-07-16 1375.9794
2026-07-15 1381.1278
2026-07-14 1376.4220
2026-07-13 1377.8089
2026-07-12 1382.4964
2026-07-11 1383.9825
2026-07-10 1382.4509
2026-07-09 1377.0380
2026-07-08 1378.0984
2026-07-07 1385.7248
2026-07-06 1387.5763
2026-07-05 1391.5277
2026-07-04 1391.8609
2026-07-03 1383.2441
2026-07-02 1370.8333
2026-07-01 1367.3214
2026-06-30 1366.7111

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