YEARLY HIGH
1.4960 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3931 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4420 BBD

2020 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.4960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.3931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1029 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4289 to the December average rate of 1.4872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4960 was up 3.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4502, 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 7,480 BBD
2019 Average 7,152 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,965 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.61 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4949
1.4029
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 1.4208, compared to 1.4631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0589 BBD (High: 1.4519 / Low: 1.3931). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 BBD (High: 1.4162 / Low: 1.4082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.4872) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0612 (+4.29%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.4872
2019 Avg (December) 1.4260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4331 1.4223 1.4289
February 1.4306 1.4112 1.4205
March 1.4519 1.3931 1.4242
April 1.4211 1.4051 1.4145
May 1.4162 1.4082 1.4106
June 1.4338 1.4167 1.4264
July 1.4510 1.4254 1.4371
August 1.4656 1.4493 1.4591
September 1.4706 1.4544 1.4622
October 1.4708 1.4545 1.4622
November 1.4815 1.4588 1.4708
December 1.4960 1.4795 1.4872