2017 LYD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5938 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

8.7384 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5571 ZAR

2017 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 10.5938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 8.7384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8555 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4930 to the December average rate of 9.5882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.5938 was down 12.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1591, 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 52,969 ZAR

2016 Average 53,269 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 43,692 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,277.30 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4404

8.9417

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 9.3247, compared to 9.7896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.1021 ZAR (High: 10.1041 / Low: 9.0020). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2994 ZAR (High: 9.6118 / Low: 9.3124).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1021

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.3155) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4116 (+4.16%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.3155

2016 Avg (November) 9.9039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6118	9.3124	9.4930
February	9.4718	9.0148	9.2453
March	9.5109	8.7384	9.0666
April	9.7744	9.2059	9.4627
May	9.7009	9.1621	9.4410
June	9.3645	9.0236	9.2395
July	9.7042	9.3351	9.4849
August	9.9268	9.4819	9.6864
September	9.9602	9.4058	9.6570
October	10.4033	9.7167	10.0057
November	10.5938	10.0060	10.3155
December	10.1041	9.0020	9.5882