YEARLY HIGH
11.4507 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.3468 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3939 ZAR

2015 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 11.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 8.3468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1040 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3392 to the December average rate of 10.8565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.4507 was up 17.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.7706, 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 57,254 ZAR
2014 Average 44,004 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 41,734 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,519.83 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.0887
8.3024
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 8.8571, compared to 9.9308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1.2985 ZAR (High: 9.7706 / Low: 8.4722). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2661 ZAR (High: 8.8525 / Low: 8.5864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2985
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 10.8565) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.5347), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3218 (+13.86%).

2015 Avg (December) 10.8565
2014 Avg (December) 9.5347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7706 8.4722 9.3392
February 8.6743 8.3468 8.5345
March 9.0729 8.5730 8.8043
April 8.8525 8.5864 8.7061
May 8.8959 8.6246 8.7513
June 9.1983 8.8722 9.0072
July 9.2765 8.9419 9.0929
August 9.7368 9.1933 9.4174
September 10.3220 9.6910 9.9842
October 10.2680 9.6486 9.9569
November 10.6233 9.9463 10.2767
December 11.4507 10.2621 10.8565