2020 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0379 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9650 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9992 LSL

2020 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 1.0379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.9650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0730 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9966 to the December average rate of 1.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0379 was up 0.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0354, 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 51,897 LSL

2019 Average 49,988 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 48,250 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,647.60 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0027

0.9944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.9977, compared to 1.0007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9977

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0653 LSL (High: 1.0379 / Low: 0.9727). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 LSL (High: 1.0122 / Low: 0.9928).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.0012) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0018), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.06%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.0012

2019 Avg (June) 1.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0074	0.9799	0.9966
February	1.0043	0.9828	0.9951
March	1.0123	0.9741	0.9968
April	1.0251	0.9715	0.9963
May	1.0204	0.9650	1.0003
June	1.0379	0.9727	1.0012
July	1.0143	0.9751	0.9994
August	1.0091	0.9751	0.9985
September	1.0228	0.9840	1.0013
October	1.0132	0.9916	1.0020
November	1.0210	0.9868	1.0016
December	1.0122	0.9928	1.0014