YEARLY HIGH
1.6330 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.5481 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5834 BBD

2013 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.5481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0850 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5917 to the December average rate of 1.6174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6330 was down 0.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6394, 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 8,165 BBD
2012 Average 7,963 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,740 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6233
1.5528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BBD 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 1.5723, compared to 1.5945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0404 BBD (High: 1.6029 / Low: 1.5625). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BBD (High: 1.6237 / Low: 1.6103).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.6054) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+0.67%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.6054
2012 Avg (November) 1.5948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6003 1.5807 1.5917
February 1.5981 1.5716 1.5844
March 1.5795 1.5513 1.5619
April 1.5739 1.5493 1.5587
May 1.5710 1.5481 1.5617
June 1.5905 1.5588 1.5756
July 1.5856 1.5494 1.5653
August 1.5894 1.5722 1.5820
September 1.6029 1.5625 1.5845
October 1.6305 1.6021 1.6124
November 1.6330 1.5936 1.6054
December 1.6237 1.6103 1.6174