YEARLY HIGH
0.1203 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1023 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1138 LYD

2014 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.1203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1150 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1203 was down 19.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,015 LYD
2013 Average 6,571 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 5,117 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 897.21 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1204
0.1035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LYD 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 0.1162, compared to 0.1114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0072 LYD (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LYD (High: 0.1203 / Low: 0.1175).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.1190) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-13.48%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.1190
2013 Avg (May) 0.1375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1177 0.1106 0.1150
February 0.1169 0.1118 0.1138
March 0.1181 0.1142 0.1158
April 0.1193 0.1163 0.1178
May 0.1203 0.1175 0.1190
June 0.1172 0.1141 0.1158
July 0.1191 0.1130 0.1163
August 0.1182 0.1144 0.1163
September 0.1150 0.1078 0.1118
October 0.1119 0.1079 0.1100
November 0.1106 0.1074 0.1090
December 0.1090 0.1023 0.1049