YEARLY HIGH
0.8430 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7695 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8089 LYD

2020 BAM to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.8430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.7695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7946 to the December average rate of 0.8368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8430 was up 2.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,215 LYD
2019 Average 4,003 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,847 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.89 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8420
0.7801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.7928, compared to 0.8250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0421 LYD (High: 0.8116 / Low: 0.7695). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 LYD (High: 0.7911 / Low: 0.7771).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, 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 (December 2020: 0.8368) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+5.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8368
2019 Avg (December) 0.7967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8031 0.7879 0.7946
February 0.7930 0.7781 0.7854
March 0.8116 0.7695 0.7942
April 0.7911 0.7771 0.7853
May 0.8069 0.7796 0.7903
June 0.8177 0.8008 0.8068
July 0.8364 0.8013 0.8141
August 0.8364 0.8213 0.8287
September 0.8351 0.8155 0.8249
October 0.8297 0.8148 0.8229
November 0.8327 0.8136 0.8228
December 0.8430 0.8271 0.8368