YEARLY HIGH
0.1144 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0944 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1048 LYD

2017 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1053 to the December average rate of 0.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1144 was up 8.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1057, 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 5,722 LYD
2016 Average 4,715 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,720 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002.16 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1117
0.0956
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 0.1073, compared to 0.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0121 LYD (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.0990). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LYD (High: 0.1074 / Low: 0.1040).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+23.11%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1103
2016 Avg (March) 0.0896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1074 0.1040 0.1053
February 0.1109 0.1056 0.1082
March 0.1144 0.1051 0.1103
April 0.1086 0.1023 0.1057
May 0.1091 0.1031 0.1059
June 0.1108 0.1068 0.1082
July 0.1071 0.1030 0.1054
August 0.1055 0.1007 0.1033
September 0.1063 0.1004 0.1036
October 0.1029 0.0961 0.1000
November 0.0999 0.0944 0.0970
December 0.1111 0.0990 0.1045