2019 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

647.7333 LAK

YEARLY LOW

559.0417 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

602.9999 LAK

2019 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 647.7333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 559.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.6916 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 618.6298 to the December average rate of 616.7820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 647.7333 was down 9.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 718.3785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,386,666 LAK

2018 Average 31,955,512 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 27,952,085 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,434,580.43 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

626.0418

569.0879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 607.2626, compared to 598.7372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 607.2626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 598.7372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 61.4626 LAK (High: 647.7333 / Low: 586.2707). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0741 LAK (High: 605.2213 / Low: 588.1472).

January Spread (Volatile) ±61.4626

November Spread (Stable) ±17.0741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 44.9142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.9142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 618.6298) against the same month in 2018 (average: 681.9811), the exchange rate shifted by -63.3514 (-9.29%).

2019 Avg (January) 618.6298

2018 Avg (January) 681.9811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	647.7333	586.2707	618.6298
February	642.4729	607.8922	621.2957
March	605.1346	587.9785	596.4766
April	621.9269	599.0787	610.5614
May	609.6814	584.7252	600.8106
June	617.8350	578.2453	595.8019
July	629.0798	605.8528	618.7482
August	595.4223	559.0417	573.8341
September	603.8290	574.3972	591.7514
October	606.6327	573.4508	592.8453
November	605.2213	588.1472	598.4620
December	634.0648	600.4027	616.7820