YEARLY HIGH
1452.8551 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1323.8888 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1380.4161 BIF

2020 LYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1452.8551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1323.8888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.9663 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1346.5283 to the December average rate of 1444.4777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1452.8551 was up 8.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 1345.1790, 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 7,264,275 BIF
2019 Average 6,585,641 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,619,444 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644,831.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1454.8307
1330.5949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BIF 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 1346.3689, compared to 1414.4632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1346.3689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1414.4632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 48.8470 BIF (High: 1372.7358 / Low: 1323.8888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8780 BIF (High: 1348.7853 / Low: 1336.9074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±48.8470
May Spread (Stable) ±11.8780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.9512 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1444.4777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1338.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +105.9470 (+7.92%).

2020 Avg (December) 1444.4777
2019 Avg (December) 1338.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1350.7143 1338.0965 1346.5283
February 1350.0000 1332.3657 1340.9479
March 1372.7358 1323.8888 1346.9725
April 1348.4099 1330.8433 1341.0213
May 1348.7853 1336.9074 1342.4629
June 1372.6290 1347.1915 1360.2807
July 1397.3155 1368.8912 1382.5913
August 1412.0541 1396.3768 1407.0206
September 1421.9005 1402.1818 1412.1132
October 1423.0585 1404.7087 1414.5625
November 1438.5185 1413.3882 1426.0138
December 1452.8551 1436.4595 1444.4777