2019 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0354 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9626 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9998 LSL

2019 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.9626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0040 to the December average rate of 1.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0354 was down 0.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0428, 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 51,768 LSL

2018 Average 49,945 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 48,128 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,639.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0048

0.9948

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ZAR to LSL 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 1.0003, compared to 0.9992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0643 LSL (High: 1.0269 / Low: 0.9626). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 LSL (High: 1.0033 / Low: 0.9837).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0643

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.0040) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.0040

2018 Avg (January) 0.9998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0354	0.9921	1.0040
February	1.0033	0.9837	0.9981
March	1.0123	0.9814	0.9976
April	1.0139	0.9924	1.0003
May	1.0138	0.9898	0.9999
June	1.0220	0.9897	1.0018
July	1.0155	0.9740	0.9989
August	1.0105	0.9720	0.9957
September	1.0223	0.9872	0.9989
October	1.0269	0.9626	1.0007
November	1.0175	0.9909	0.9997
December	1.0160	0.9944	1.0016