LYD to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the LYD/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
13.6920 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
2.5045 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
6.5297 ZAR

10-Year LYD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 5, 2020, when the pair was valued at 13.6920. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on January 29, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 2.5045.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 11.1874 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 9.9566 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 2.6321 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -73.56%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 3.4828, showing a variance of 6.0504 points compared to the older 5-year average of 9.5332.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 LYD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 68,460 ZAR
10-Year Average 32,648 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 12,523 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 55,937.16 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

14.1781
1.4668
201620182020202220242026

LYD to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 9.5332, compared to 3.4828 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 6.0504 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 9.5332
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 3.4828

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2021, with a trading range of 7.9906 ZAR (High: 11.0072 / Low: 3.0166). Conversely, 2024 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.4251 ZAR (High: 3.9986 / Low: 3.5735).

2021 Spread (Volatile) ±7.9906
2024 Spread (Stable) ±0.4251

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2017 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 8.5070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -8.5070

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 9.9566) against the newest annual average (2026: 2.6321), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3245 (-73.56%).

2016 Baseline Avg 9.9566
2026 Current Avg 2.6321

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 2.6123
2026-07-28 2.6231
2026-07-27 2.6151
2026-07-26 2.6276
2026-07-25 2.6298
2026-07-24 2.6266
2026-07-23 2.5850
2026-07-22 2.5628
2026-07-21 2.5672
2026-07-20 2.5827
2026-07-19 2.5506
2026-07-18 2.5808
2026-07-17 2.5792
2026-07-16 2.5649
2026-07-15 2.5543
2026-07-14 2.5606
2026-07-13 2.5527
2026-07-12 2.5468
2026-07-11 2.5448
2026-07-10 2.5467
2026-07-09 2.5541
2026-07-08 2.5518
2026-07-07 2.5357
2026-07-06 2.5299
2026-07-05 2.5316
2026-07-04 2.5310
2026-07-03 2.5317
2026-07-02 2.5418
2026-07-01 2.5563
2026-06-30 2.5544
2026-06-29 2.5590

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