2026 LYD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0566 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5045 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6197 ZAR

2026 LYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.0566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.5045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5521 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8692 to the December average rate of 2.5957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.0566 was down 23.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.9966, 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 15,283 ZAR

2025 Average 16,948 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,523 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,760.35 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9026

2.5023

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.6321, compared to 2.5825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6321

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5521 ZAR (High: 3.0566 / Low: 2.5045). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 2.5957 / Low: 2.5957).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5521

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3336 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.8692) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9298 (-24.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.8692

2025 Avg (January) 3.7990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0566	2.5045	2.8692
February	2.5708	2.5136	2.5356
March	2.6992	2.5434	2.6309
April	2.6615	2.5756	2.6071
May	2.6317	2.5560	2.5754
June	2.6443	2.5412	2.5746
July	2.6298	2.5299	2.5694
August	2.5957	2.5957	2.5957