YEARLY HIGH
1.5071 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.3643 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4359 BOB

2022 LYD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.3643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1429 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5012 to the December average rate of 1.4291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5071 was down 70.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.1525, 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 7,536 BOB
2021 Average 7,847 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 6,821 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 714.29 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5136
1.3651
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 1.4686, compared to 1.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0448 BOB (High: 1.4837 / Low: 1.4388). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BOB (High: 1.5038 / Low: 1.4927).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.5012) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5100 (-25.36%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.5012
2021 Avg (January) 2.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5071 1.4930 1.5012
February 1.5038 1.4927 1.4993
March 1.4917 1.4697 1.4794
April 1.4837 1.4388 1.4644
May 1.4493 1.4239 1.4334
June 1.4465 1.4233 1.4337
July 1.4238 1.4022 1.4138
August 1.4220 1.3974 1.4118
September 1.4066 1.3643 1.3904
October 1.3927 1.3666 1.3775
November 1.4148 1.3754 1.3972
December 1.4356 1.4118 1.4291