YEARLY HIGH
0.1004 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0730 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0847 LYD

2020 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0972 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1004 was down 4.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1046, 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 5,019 LYD
2019 Average 4,843 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,652 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,366.97 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0993
0.0738
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 0.0852, compared to 0.0843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 LYD (High: 0.0916 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LYD (High: 0.0843 / Low: 0.0821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0972) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-3.18%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0972
2019 Avg (January) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1004 0.0936 0.0972
February 0.0952 0.0900 0.0935
March 0.0916 0.0787 0.0843
April 0.0787 0.0730 0.0759
May 0.0817 0.0746 0.0781
June 0.0849 0.0802 0.0819
July 0.0847 0.0808 0.0830
August 0.0825 0.0773 0.0796
September 0.0846 0.0797 0.0818
October 0.0843 0.0821 0.0832
November 0.0896 0.0837 0.0876
December 0.0925 0.0882 0.0905