YEARLY HIGH
4.1122 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.4977 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8361 ZAR

2023 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 4.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.4977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6146 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5717 to the December average rate of 3.8680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.1122 was up 11.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.6755, 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 20,561 ZAR
2022 Average 17,024 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,488 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,072.89 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0362
3.5295
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 3.8023, compared to 3.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.3074 ZAR (High: 3.9916 / Low: 3.6841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1144 ZAR (High: 3.9691 / Low: 3.8547).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3074
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 3.9940) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.3137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6803 (+20.53%).

2023 Avg (May) 3.9940
2022 Avg (May) 3.3137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6613 3.4977 3.5717
February 3.8226 3.5796 3.7386
March 3.9504 3.7166 3.8022
April 3.8818 3.7226 3.8154
May 4.1122 3.8353 3.9940
June 4.0643 3.7775 3.8918
July 3.9916 3.6841 3.8192
August 3.9833 3.8216 3.9060
September 3.9691 3.8547 3.9092
October 3.9859 3.8125 3.8914
November 3.9326 3.7205 3.8259
December 3.9434 3.8036 3.8680