YEARLY HIGH
3.9986 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.5735 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7954 ZAR

2024 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.9986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 3.5735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4251 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9025 to the December average rate of 3.7283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.9986 was down 2.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.1122, 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 19,993 ZAR
2023 Average 19,183 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,868 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,125.44 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.9577
3.6358
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 3.8714, compared to 3.7195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 0.2296 ZAR (High: 3.9273 / Low: 3.6977). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 ZAR (High: 3.6942 / Low: 3.6347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2296
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 3.9309) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.7386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1923 (+5.14%).

2024 Avg (February) 3.9309
2023 Avg (February) 3.7386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9896 3.8160 3.9025
February 3.9986 3.8550 3.9309
March 3.9765 3.8603 3.9115
April 3.9701 3.8156 3.8932
May 3.8753 3.7358 3.7948
June 3.9273 3.6977 3.7957
July 3.8256 3.7075 3.7631
August 3.8940 3.7005 3.7721
September 3.7718 3.6069 3.6984
October 3.6942 3.6347 3.6627
November 3.7542 3.5735 3.6922
December 3.8460 3.6334 3.7283