ZAR to LYD Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/LYD pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
0.3993 LYD
10-YEAR LOW
0.0730 LYD
10-YEAR AVERAGE
0.2057 LYD

10-Year ZAR to LYD Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 29, 2026, when the pair was valued at 0.3993. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 5, 2020, dropping to a support floor of 0.0730.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.3262 LYD. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 0.1005 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 0.3810 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +279.10%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 0.2912, showing a variance of 0.1698 points compared to the older 5-year average of 0.1214.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 19,964 LYD
10-Year Average 10,284 LYD
Decade Trough Low 3,652 LYD
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 16,312.05 LYD purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

0.4278
0.0443
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to LYD Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 0.1214, compared to 0.2912 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.1698 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 0.1214
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 0.2912

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2021, with a trading range of 0.2407 LYD (High: 0.3315 / Low: 0.0908). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.0113 LYD (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0943).

2021 Spread (Volatile) ±0.2407
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.0333

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 0.1005) against the newest annual average (2026: 0.3810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2805 (+279.10%).

2016 Baseline Avg 0.1005
2026 Current Avg 0.3810

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 0.3828
2026-07-28 0.3812
2026-07-27 0.3824
2026-07-26 0.3806
2026-07-25 0.3803
2026-07-24 0.3807
2026-07-23 0.3869
2026-07-22 0.3902
2026-07-21 0.3895
2026-07-20 0.3872
2026-07-19 0.3921
2026-07-18 0.3875
2026-07-17 0.3877
2026-07-16 0.3899
2026-07-15 0.3915
2026-07-14 0.3905
2026-07-13 0.3917
2026-07-12 0.3927
2026-07-11 0.3930
2026-07-10 0.3927
2026-07-09 0.3915
2026-07-08 0.3919
2026-07-07 0.3944
2026-07-06 0.3953
2026-07-05 0.3950
2026-07-04 0.3951
2026-07-03 0.3950
2026-07-02 0.3934
2026-07-01 0.3912
2026-06-30 0.3915
2026-06-29 0.3908

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