YEARLY HIGH
1.4502 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4092 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4304 BBD

2019 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 1.4092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4410 to the December average rate of 1.4260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4502 was down 4.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5114, 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 7,251 BBD
2018 Average 7,334 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,046 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.10 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4434
1.4158
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 1.4375, compared to 1.4233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0243 BBD (High: 1.4428 / Low: 1.4184). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BBD (High: 1.4295 / Low: 1.4207).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.4408) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5051), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0643 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.4408
2018 Avg (March) 1.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4493 1.4337 1.4410
February 1.4475 1.4350 1.4411
March 1.4502 1.4337 1.4408
April 1.4433 1.4314 1.4371
May 1.4388 1.4245 1.4324
June 1.4407 1.4256 1.4325
July 1.4355 1.4184 1.4294
August 1.4428 1.4184 1.4237
September 1.4290 1.4092 1.4183
October 1.4275 1.4116 1.4181
November 1.4286 1.4184 1.4242
December 1.4295 1.4207 1.4260