2020 LYD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.6920 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.9626 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8660 ZAR

2020 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 13.6920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.9626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7293 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2925 to the December average rate of 11.0579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.6920 was up 23.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.0764, 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 68,460 ZAR

2019 Average 51,663 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 49,813 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,646.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.4608

10.0044

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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 11.8445, compared to 11.8875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7923 ZAR (High: 12.7064 / Low: 10.9140). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3152 ZAR (High: 12.1838 / Low: 11.8687).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7923

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.1728) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1639), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0088 (+29.60%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.1728

2019 Avg (April) 10.1639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6810	9.9626	10.2925
February	11.1131	10.5096	10.6921
March	12.7064	10.9140	11.8876
April	13.6920	12.7108	13.1728
May	13.3962	12.2417	12.8102
June	12.4719	11.7819	12.2116
July	12.3687	11.8098	12.0474
August	12.9385	12.1255	12.5634
September	12.5546	11.8233	12.2257
October	12.1838	11.8687	12.0163
November	11.9423	11.1595	11.4140
December	11.3358	10.8052	11.0579