2013 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.7131 LBP

YEARLY LOW

143.2050 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.8568 LBP

2013 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 177.7131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 143.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5081 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.6008 to the December average rate of 145.2476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 177.7131 was down 11.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 201.3187, 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 8,885,655 LBP

2012 Average 9,185,780 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 7,160,251 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,725,404.22 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

174.2361

142.6123

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 163.8192, compared to 149.8944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.9248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.8192

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.8944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 18.3673 LBP (High: 168.9995 / Low: 150.6322). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4533 LBP (High: 170.9681 / Low: 167.5149).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.3673

February Spread (Stable) ±3.4533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.9199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 171.6008) against the same month in 2012 (average: 188.1250), the exchange rate shifted by -16.5242 (-8.78%).

2013 Avg (January) 171.6008

2012 Avg (January) 188.1250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.7131	166.1495	171.6008
February	170.9681	167.5149	169.5279
March	166.5645	161.5946	163.9182
April	169.0104	162.8163	165.3794
May	168.9995	150.6322	161.7043
June	153.1286	148.0935	150.7844
July	154.9535	148.4360	152.2855
August	153.9690	145.5839	150.1189
September	156.4163	146.8056	151.4003
October	154.4809	149.6994	152.5247
November	149.4928	145.4636	147.7894
December	148.0534	143.2050	145.2476