YEARLY HIGH
6.8790 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2760 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9414 ZAR

2011 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 6.8790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6030 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5438 to the December average rate of 6.5813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.8790 was up 11.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.1700, 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 34,395 ZAR
2010 Average 28,835 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,380 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,014.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.7387
5.4352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 5.6533, compared to 6.2295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.8998 ZAR (High: 6.7113 / Low: 5.8115). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1106 ZAR (High: 5.6825 / Low: 5.5719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8998
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1388 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 6.6301) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.7732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8569 (+14.84%).

2011 Avg (November) 6.6301
2010 Avg (November) 5.7732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8165 5.2760 5.5438
February 5.8854 5.6307 5.7988
March 5.8793 5.5630 5.6600
April 5.6974 5.4743 5.5768
May 5.8506 5.5433 5.7132
June 5.6825 5.5719 5.6270
July 5.7409 5.5061 5.6183
August 6.0425 5.5956 5.9074
September 6.7113 5.8115 6.1599
October 6.6685 6.3301 6.4800
November 6.8790 6.4277 6.6301
December 6.8057 6.4317 6.5813