2016 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

113.8157 LBP

YEARLY LOW

89.5937 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

102.9839 LBP

2016 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 113.8157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 89.5937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2220 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.8274 to the December average rate of 108.8463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 113.8157 was down 14.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 133.4122, 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 5,690,787 LBP

2015 Average 5,942,320 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,479,686 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,211,100.91 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

111.3626

91.1424

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 98.1233, compared to 107.8445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.1233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.8445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 10.6459 LBP (High: 106.2675 / Low: 95.6217). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9529 LBP (High: 111.6981 / Low: 106.7452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.6459

December Spread (Stable) ±4.9529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 108.0991) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.5953), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5038 (+1.41%).

2016 Avg (November) 108.0991

2015 Avg (November) 106.5953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	97.5609	89.5937	92.8274
February	99.1607	93.5101	95.5358
March	102.0551	95.2456	98.2358
April	106.0854	98.9854	103.2890
May	106.2675	95.6217	98.7197
June	104.9027	96.4804	100.1323
July	108.6032	102.1707	104.8766
August	113.1319	102.9809	109.6776
September	111.7050	103.4706	107.2058
October	111.1584	105.5445	108.3613
November	113.8157	104.7096	108.0991
December	111.6981	106.7452	108.8463