2026 ZAR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5692.7395 LBP

YEARLY LOW

5198.3630 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

5448.3091 LBP

2026 ZAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 5692.7395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 5198.3630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 494.3765 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5490.2463 to the December average rate of 5403.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5692.7395 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 5409.4110, 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 284,636,975 LBP

2025 Average 250,729,462 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 259,918,150 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,718,824.64 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5598.6224

5317.4684

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5456.9222, compared to 5422.4698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.4523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5456.9222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5422.4698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 365.0903 LBP (High: 5563.4533 / Low: 5198.3630). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.9544 LBP (High: 5420.3320 / Low: 5392.3777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±365.0903

August Spread (Stable) ±27.9544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 234.2950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -234.2950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5490.2463) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4783.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +707.1604 (+14.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 5490.2463

2025 Avg (January) 4783.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5692.7395	5410.6183	5490.2463
February	5650.7971	5406.2661	5575.1929
March	5563.4533	5198.3630	5340.8979
April	5498.4745	5269.8370	5408.7147
May	5517.3531	5358.6495	5476.0163
June	5535.1145	5276.4583	5450.4647
July	5520.7569	5320.6680	5441.0158
August	5420.3320	5392.3777	5403.9239