YEARLY HIGH
1.2996 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.1862 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2369 BAM

2020 LYD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.2996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.1862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1134 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2585 to the December average rate of 1.1950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2996 was up 2.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,498 BAM
2019 Average 6,246 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,931 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.13 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2813
1.1871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BAM 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 1.2616, compared to 1.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0674 BAM (High: 1.2996 / Low: 1.2322). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 BAM (High: 1.2273 / Low: 1.2053).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2594) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+1.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2594
2019 Avg (March) 1.2459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2691 1.2451 1.2585
February 1.2851 1.2610 1.2732
March 1.2996 1.2322 1.2594
April 1.2868 1.2641 1.2734
May 1.2827 1.2393 1.2655
June 1.2488 1.2229 1.2396
July 1.2480 1.1956 1.2285
August 1.2176 1.1956 1.2068
September 1.2263 1.1974 1.2123
October 1.2273 1.2053 1.2153
November 1.2292 1.2009 1.2154
December 1.2090 1.1862 1.1950