YEARLY HIGH
133.4122 LBP
YEARLY LOW
94.6991 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.9100 LBP

2015 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 133.4122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 94.6991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7130 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.7567 to the December average rate of 100.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 133.4122 was down 9.21% compared to the 2014 peak of 146.9388, 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 6,670,608 LBP
2014 Average 6,967,363 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,734,957 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,935,650.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

133.8068
97.2061
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 126.6389, compared to 111.1810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.6389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.1810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 10.2378 LBP (High: 104.9369 / Low: 94.6991). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2530 LBP (High: 132.4544 / Low: 129.2014).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.2378
January Spread (Stable) ±3.2530

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.4569 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 130.0767) against the same month in 2014 (average: 137.1457), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0690 (-5.15%).

2015 Avg (February) 130.0767
2014 Avg (February) 137.1457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.4544 129.2014 130.7567
February 133.4122 127.9590 130.0767
March 129.4497 120.6943 124.7008
April 128.2656 123.4567 125.7353
May 128.0139 123.9995 126.0062
June 124.4448 119.6502 122.5579
July 123.2509 118.8631 121.1064
August 119.3152 113.2452 116.9025
September 113.2447 107.4601 110.4456
October 115.3062 108.3987 111.7796
November 109.5440 104.4303 106.5953
December 104.9369 94.6991 100.2562