2018 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.3982 LBP

YEARLY LOW

98.1460 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

115.0303 LBP

2018 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 131.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 98.1460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2522 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.2517 to the December average rate of 105.6375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.3982 was up 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 123.5388, 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 6,569,909 LBP

2017 Average 5,674,760 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,907,301 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,662,608.21 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.6521

100.2632

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 123.2991, compared to 106.7616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.2991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.7616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.2860 LBP (High: 114.1988 / Low: 102.9128). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5480 LBP (High: 130.4264 / Low: 125.8784).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.2860

March Spread (Stable) ±4.5480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 6.9662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 128.1197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 114.5226), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5971 (+11.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 128.1197

2017 Avg (February) 114.5226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	127.6101	121.6146	124.2517
February	131.3982	124.4721	128.1197
March	130.4264	125.8784	127.9060
April	128.4406	121.3907	124.9652
May	123.5389	118.0978	120.7592
June	120.7681	109.4896	113.7930
July	115.3731	109.8102	112.9490
August	114.1988	102.9128	107.7839
September	107.2144	98.1460	102.7956
October	106.4913	101.7992	104.0150
November	110.6852	104.8600	107.3886
December	110.4763	102.9847	105.6375