YEARLY HIGH
11.0072 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.0166 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3593 ZAR

2021 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 11.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 3.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9906 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3798 to the December average rate of 3.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.0072 was down 19.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.6920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,036 ZAR
2020 Average 59,341 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,083 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,953.19 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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LYD to ZAR 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 3.4143, compared to 3.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 7.6697 ZAR (High: 11.0072 / Low: 3.3375). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 ZAR (High: 3.2406 / Low: 3.1376).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą7.6697
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.3798) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.2925), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9127 (-57.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.3798
2020 Avg (January) 10.2925

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Month High Low Average
January 11.0072 3.3375 4.3798
February 3.3981 3.2434 3.3121
March 3.4704 3.2552 3.3342
April 3.2406 3.1376 3.2016
May 3.2392 3.0810 3.1470
June 3.1930 3.0166 3.1113
July 3.2921 3.1415 3.2147
August 3.3795 3.1760 3.2717
September 3.3436 3.1319 3.2248
October 3.3510 3.1601 3.2683
November 3.5263 3.2707 3.3960
December 3.5140 3.3741 3.4506