2019 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

114.1161 LBP

YEARLY LOW

96.8588 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

104.6517 LBP

2019 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 114.1161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 96.8588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2573 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.1099 to the December average rate of 105.1331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 114.1161 was down 13.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 131.3982, 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 5,705,804 LBP

2018 Average 5,747,669 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,842,939 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,865.57 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

110.3275

98.4782

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 106.4267, compared to 102.8767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.4267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.8767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 10.4754 LBP (High: 114.1161 / Low: 103.6407). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6463 LBP (High: 103.2472 / Low: 100.6009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.4754

November Spread (Stable) ±2.6463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.9606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 109.1099) against the same month in 2018 (average: 124.2517), the exchange rate shifted by -15.1417 (-12.19%).

2019 Avg (January) 109.1099

2018 Avg (January) 124.2517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	114.1161	103.6407	109.1099
February	113.2838	106.7988	109.3400
March	106.3837	103.4191	104.8615
April	108.5395	104.4061	106.7381
May	108.5124	102.2124	104.8431
June	107.1477	100.5275	103.6677
July	108.9422	105.3034	107.4262
August	103.2145	96.8588	99.4656
September	103.4935	99.0748	101.5132
October	103.8726	98.2852	101.5179
November	103.2472	100.6009	102.2043
December	107.9755	102.2773	105.1331