YEARLY HIGH
0.4250 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4077 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4159 BBD

2023 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.4250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4183 to the December average rate of 0.4160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.4250 was down 2.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.4378, 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 2,125 BBD
2022 Average 2,083 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,038 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.4212
0.4078
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 0.4176, compared to 0.4142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0102 BBD (High: 0.4227 / Low: 0.4126). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BBD (High: 0.4102 / Low: 0.4077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.4201) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-1.22%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.4201
2022 Avg (April) 0.4253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4210 0.4142 0.4183
February 0.4227 0.4126 0.4172
March 0.4206 0.4119 0.4162
April 0.4250 0.4182 0.4201
May 0.4216 0.4140 0.4182
June 0.4196 0.4126 0.4154
July 0.4226 0.4149 0.4194
August 0.4197 0.4135 0.4159
September 0.4153 0.4083 0.4122
October 0.4102 0.4077 0.4089
November 0.4171 0.4086 0.4128
December 0.4197 0.4131 0.4160