YEARLY HIGH
0.1057 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0822 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0943 LYD

2016 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0852 to the December average rate of 0.1033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1057 was down 11.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1198, 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 5,284 LYD
2015 Average 5,349 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,112 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,171.36 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1051
0.0833
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 0.0887, compared to 0.0998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 LYD (High: 0.0949 / Low: 0.0837). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 LYD (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.1010).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1033) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+12.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1033
2015 Avg (December) 0.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0895 0.0822 0.0852
February 0.0902 0.0846 0.0871
March 0.0925 0.0863 0.0896
April 0.0947 0.0882 0.0924
May 0.0949 0.0837 0.0878
June 0.0946 0.0854 0.0903
July 0.0994 0.0929 0.0962
August 0.1039 0.0943 0.1003
September 0.1022 0.0948 0.0980
October 0.1033 0.0970 0.1000
November 0.1053 0.0977 0.1010
December 0.1057 0.1010 0.1033