YEARLY HIGH
123.5388 LBP
YEARLY LOW
103.9582 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.4964 LBP

2017 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 123.5388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 103.9582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5806 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.0226 to the December average rate of 115.9996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 123.5388 was up 8.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 113.8157, 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 6,176,939 LBP
2016 Average 5,150,302 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 5,197,911 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979,028.53 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

117.8090
106.4455
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 114.1862, compared to 112.8066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.1862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.8066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 13.4838 LBP (High: 123.5388 / Low: 110.0550). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7098 LBP (High: 119.6462 / Low: 114.9364).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.4838
June Spread (Stable) ±4.7098

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 4.3650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 115.9996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 108.8463), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1533 (+6.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 115.9996
2016 Avg (December) 108.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.7720 109.0487 111.0226
February 117.2787 111.7404 114.5226
March 121.5650 112.5846 116.4844
April 115.7671 108.5897 112.3819
May 117.6378 110.1801 113.8437
June 119.6462 114.9364 116.8620
July 116.8654 110.8654 114.6502
August 116.5508 111.2107 113.7525
September 117.6721 111.0401 114.7048
October 113.8615 107.0099 110.3398
November 110.8101 103.9582 107.3925
December 123.5388 110.0550 115.9996