2020 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

639.2348 LAK

YEARLY LOW

464.2485 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

553.8994 LAK

2020 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 639.2348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 464.2485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.9863 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 616.7656 to the December average rate of 624.6888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 639.2348 was down 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 647.7333, 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 31,961,742 LAK

2019 Average 30,144,589 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 23,212,426 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,749,316.69 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

639.0099

467.1565

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 541.2194, compared to 566.5795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.3600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 541.2194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 566.5795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 88.0326 LAK (High: 582.3479 / Low: 494.3153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.3200 LAK (High: 572.2728 / Low: 551.9529).

March Spread (Volatile) ±88.0326

October Spread (Stable) ±20.3200

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 55.8743 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -55.8743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 624.6888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 616.7820), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9068 (+1.28%).

2020 Avg (December) 624.6888

2019 Avg (December) 616.7820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	637.4660	592.0622	616.7656
February	602.0917	568.7482	591.1414
March	582.3479	494.3153	535.2671
April	497.1993	464.2485	481.4776
May	518.9346	472.5918	495.7565
June	545.2936	518.1256	526.9084
July	552.3325	526.2733	539.9455
August	551.6227	513.2693	528.2509
September	564.5298	532.3990	546.4692
October	572.2728	551.9529	562.4316
November	612.8800	568.3506	597.6908
December	639.2348	606.5775	624.6888