YEARLY HIGH
0.7251 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7046 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7152 BMD

2019 LYD to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.7046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7205 to the December average rate of 0.7130, 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 0.7251 was down 4.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7557, 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 3,626 BMD
2018 Average 3,667 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,523 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.55 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7217
0.7079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BMD 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 0.7187, compared to 0.7116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0122 BMD (High: 0.7214 / Low: 0.7092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BMD (High: 0.7148 / Low: 0.7103).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.7204) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7526), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.7204
2018 Avg (March) 0.7526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7246 0.7168 0.7205
February 0.7238 0.7175 0.7206
March 0.7251 0.7168 0.7204
April 0.7216 0.7157 0.7186
May 0.7194 0.7122 0.7162
June 0.7204 0.7128 0.7162
July 0.7178 0.7092 0.7147
August 0.7214 0.7092 0.7118
September 0.7145 0.7046 0.7092
October 0.7138 0.7058 0.7090
November 0.7143 0.7092 0.7121
December 0.7148 0.7103 0.7130