2020 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

108.4969 LBP

YEARLY LOW

49.7842 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.3079 LBP

2020 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 108.4969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 49.7842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.7127 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.0741 to the December average rate of 101.8964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 108.4969 was down 4.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 114.1161, 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 5,424,844 LBP

2019 Average 5,231,274 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,489,208 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,935,636.14 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

107.4522

78.9143

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 91.4246, compared to 93.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 42.4681 LBP (High: 92.2522 / Low: 49.7842). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9202 LBP (High: 93.4154 / Low: 90.4952).

July Spread (Volatile) ±42.4681

October Spread (Stable) ±2.9202

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.8867 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 105.0741) against the same month in 2019 (average: 109.1099), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0358 (-3.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 105.0741

2019 Avg (January) 109.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	108.4969	100.8871	105.0741
February	102.5138	96.5570	100.5037
March	99.0564	58.9134	89.6170
April	83.8982	78.6383	81.2925
May	87.1368	79.9775	83.3520
June	96.1363	86.7838	88.7086
July	92.2522	49.7842	88.9963
August	91.2506	85.4982	87.8760
September	93.5682	88.4093	90.6078
October	93.4154	90.4952	92.1403
November	100.0379	92.9110	97.6304
December	104.0906	99.2787	101.8964