2014 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

146.9388 LBP

YEARLY LOW

129.3741 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

139.3335 LBP

2014 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 146.9388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 129.3741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5648 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.7061 to the December average rate of 131.6091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 146.9388 was down 17.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 177.7131, 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 7,346,942 LBP

2013 Average 7,839,286 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 6,468,703 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 878,238.85 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

146.7277

130.2347

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 140.9900, compared to 137.6771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.6771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 9.5140 LBP (High: 143.0940 / Low: 133.5800). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2002 LBP (High: 142.8338 / Low: 140.6335).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.5140

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.8332 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 145.3533) against the same month in 2013 (average: 161.7043), the exchange rate shifted by -16.3509 (-10.11%).

2014 Avg (May) 145.3533

2013 Avg (May) 161.7043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	143.0940	133.5800	138.7061
February	140.2826	133.8613	137.1457
March	142.4624	138.1474	140.0838
April	145.0518	141.3244	143.0320
May	146.9388	143.2536	145.3533
June	143.0643	139.5251	141.6193
July	143.8301	140.4575	141.8792
August	142.8338	140.6335	141.7517
September	141.9159	134.2051	137.8007
October	139.1449	133.5111	136.5794
November	138.1527	134.0446	136.4423
December	137.5311	129.3741	131.6091