YEARLY HIGH
5.0071 BOB
YEARLY LOW
4.8707 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9426 BOB

2019 LYD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 5.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 4.8707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1363 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9775 to the December average rate of 4.9284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.0071 was down 4.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2220, 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 25,035 BOB
2018 Average 25,337 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 24,354 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.60 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.9884
4.8927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BOB 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 4.9670, compared to 4.9183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0713 BOB (High: 4.9435 / Low: 4.8722). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 BOB (High: 4.9461 / Low: 4.9129).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0713
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.9775) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.1386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1611 (-3.13%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.9775
2018 Avg (January) 5.1386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0071 4.9543 4.9775
February 5.0021 4.9602 4.9804
March 4.9994 4.9481 4.9761
April 5.0036 4.9417 4.9698
May 4.9710 4.9253 4.9482
June 4.9781 4.9122 4.9499
July 4.9709 4.9012 4.9402
August 4.9356 4.8912 4.9158
September 4.9435 4.8722 4.9007
October 4.9367 4.8707 4.9020
November 4.9396 4.9037 4.9230
December 4.9461 4.9129 4.9284