2012 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

201.3187 LBP

YEARLY LOW

167.9294 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

183.7575 LBP

2012 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 201.3187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 167.9294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3893 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.1250 to the December average rate of 174.5600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 201.3187 was down 11.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 228.7413, 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 10,065,936 LBP

2011 Average 10,435,709 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 8,396,472 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,669,463.93 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

200.8127

168.2022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LBP 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 189.9339, compared to 177.5811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.5811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.2297 LBP (High: 194.7793 / Low: 176.5496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4564 LBP (High: 184.3269 / Low: 178.8705).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.2297

September Spread (Stable) ±5.4564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.2968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 196.7096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 209.3709), the exchange rate shifted by -12.6613 (-6.05%).

2012 Avg (February) 196.7096

2011 Avg (February) 209.3709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	194.1728	184.1483	188.1250
February	201.3187	192.4518	196.7096
March	200.9067	195.1235	198.0952
April	197.5732	188.2347	192.4108
May	194.7793	176.5496	184.9143
June	183.7367	174.8345	179.3484
July	185.8611	176.8051	182.5455
August	186.0151	177.9352	182.1959
September	184.3269	178.8705	181.7811
October	180.2724	169.0325	173.4844
November	173.9504	167.9294	170.9197
December	177.5142	168.8677	174.5600