YEARLY HIGH
104.5026 LBP
YEARLY LOW
82.3146 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.0054 LBP

2022 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 104.5026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 82.3146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1880 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.5423 to the December average rate of 87.8389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 104.5026 was down 8.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 113.7907, 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 5,225,131 LBP
2021 Average 5,144,065 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,115,730 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109,401.07 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

102.9441
82.1010
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 98.4375, compared to 87.5734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.5734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 9.2087 LBP (High: 104.3132 / Low: 95.1045). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0435 LBP (High: 100.7382 / Low: 97.6947).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.2087
February Spread (Stable) ±3.0435

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.9622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 101.2072) against the same month in 2021 (average: 101.4731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2659 (-0.26%).

2022 Avg (March) 101.2072
2021 Avg (March) 101.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.9051 94.4659 97.5423
February 100.7382 97.6947 99.3979
March 104.5026 98.1914 101.2072
April 104.3132 95.1045 101.0265
May 97.9917 93.2888 95.5732
June 98.8403 92.7859 95.8782
July 92.5774 88.1160 89.9159
August 93.5201 88.4105 90.8400
September 88.1757 83.7189 86.0220
October 85.7429 82.3146 83.8380
November 89.2738 82.8324 86.9853
December 90.0388 85.8494 87.8389