2026 ZAR to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3993 LYD

YEARLY LOW

0.3272 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3826 LYD

2026 ZAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.3993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3510 to the December average rate of 0.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3993 was up 22.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3271, 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 19,964 LYD

2025 Average 14,831 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 16,358 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,605.78 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3987

0.3466

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3810, compared to 0.3873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0721 LYD (High: 0.3993 / Low: 0.3272). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LYD (High: 0.3853 / Low: 0.3853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3510) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0877 (+33.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3510

2025 Avg (January) 0.2633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3993	0.3272	0.3510
February	0.3978	0.3890	0.3944
March	0.3932	0.3705	0.3802
April	0.3883	0.3757	0.3836
May	0.3912	0.3800	0.3883
June	0.3935	0.3782	0.3884
July	0.3953	0.3803	0.3893
August	0.3853	0.3853	0.3853