YEARLY HIGH
0.1046 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0903 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0969 LYD

2019 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1004 to the December average rate of 0.0975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1046 was down 9.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1157, 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 5,229 LYD
2018 Average 5,175 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,514 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.03 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1013
0.0918
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 0.0981, compared to 0.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 LYD (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.0953). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LYD (High: 0.0959 / Low: 0.0932).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1004) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-9.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1004
2018 Avg (January) 0.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1046 0.0953 0.1004
February 0.1040 0.0984 0.1005
March 0.0981 0.0950 0.0965
April 0.1000 0.0959 0.0984
May 0.0985 0.0947 0.0969
June 0.0988 0.0932 0.0959
July 0.1012 0.0978 0.0995
August 0.0961 0.0903 0.0926
September 0.0966 0.0923 0.0948
October 0.0967 0.0921 0.0947
November 0.0959 0.0932 0.0949
December 0.1001 0.0948 0.0975