YEARLY HIGH
3.9966 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.0573 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3917 ZAR

2025 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 3.9966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.0573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9393 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7990 to the December average rate of 3.1003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.9966 was down 0.05% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.9986, 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 19,983 ZAR
2024 Average 18,975 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,286 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,696.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.8688
3.0304
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 3.5799, compared to 3.2035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.6141 ZAR (High: 3.9966 / Low: 3.3825). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0761 ZAR (High: 3.2324 / Low: 3.1563).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6141
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2479 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 3.5388) against the same month in 2024 (average: 3.8932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3544 (-9.10%).

2025 Avg (April) 3.5388
2024 Avg (April) 3.8932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8662 3.7359 3.7990
February 3.8283 3.7322 3.7681
March 3.8511 3.7544 3.7867
April 3.9966 3.3825 3.5388
May 3.3891 3.2464 3.3045
June 3.3226 3.2443 3.2821
July 3.3472 3.2406 3.2856
August 3.3685 3.2171 3.2665
September 3.2716 3.1890 3.2245
October 3.2324 3.1563 3.1852
November 3.2073 3.1248 3.1587
December 3.1403 3.0573 3.1003