YEARLY HIGH
1.4974 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4319 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4545 BBD

2021 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0655 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5834 to the December average rate of 0.4346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4974 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4960, 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 7,487 BBD
2020 Average 7,210 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,160 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,327.48 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5983
0.4197
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 0.4692, compared to 0.4397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.0501 BBD (High: 1.4974 / Low: 0.4474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.4441 / Low: 0.4421).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0501
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5834) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8455 (-59.17%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5834
2020 Avg (January) 1.4289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4974 0.4474 0.5834
February 0.4504 0.4465 0.4485
March 0.4511 0.4407 0.4449
April 0.4474 0.4405 0.4439
May 0.4499 0.4444 0.4478
June 0.4499 0.4437 0.4469
July 0.4441 0.4421 0.4432
August 0.4440 0.4408 0.4423
September 0.4439 0.4400 0.4424
October 0.4404 0.4382 0.4393
November 0.4392 0.4333 0.4366
December 0.4367 0.4319 0.4346