2026 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1391.8609 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1255.3027 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1337.3045 LAK

2026 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 1391.8609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1255.3027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.5581 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1324.9113 to the December average rate of 1368.5805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1391.8609 was up 6.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 1305.6818, 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 69,593,043 LAK

2025 Average 60,631,680 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 62,765,137 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,827,905.53 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1380.7182

1273.7499

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1326.3419, compared to 1370.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.8505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1326.3419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1370.1923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 75.8715 LAK (High: 1331.1743 / Low: 1255.3027). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7700 LAK (High: 1375.3906 / Low: 1363.6207).

March Spread (Volatile) ±75.8715

August Spread (Stable) ±11.7700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 56.6740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -56.6740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1371.8041) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1213.0508), the exchange rate shifted by +158.7534 (+13.09%).

2026 Avg (July) 1371.8041

2025 Avg (July) 1213.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1369.3213	1305.9732	1324.9113
February	1351.5830	1320.7700	1339.3379
March	1331.1743	1255.3027	1282.6639
April	1354.4621	1293.7294	1328.5244
May	1352.5371	1315.2777	1341.6862
June	1366.7111	1293.4830	1340.9276
July	1391.8609	1345.4665	1371.8041
August	1375.3906	1363.6207	1368.5805