YEARLY HIGH
1.4659 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.4026 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4364 BOB

2023 LYD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.4659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.4026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0634 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4452 to the December average rate of 1.4389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4659 was down 2.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5071, 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 7,330 BOB
2022 Average 7,178 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 7,013 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.81 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4550
1.4079
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 1.4422, compared to 1.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0354 BOB (High: 1.4605 / Low: 1.4251). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 BOB (High: 1.4427 / Low: 1.4285).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 1.4510) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-0.91%).

2023 Avg (April) 1.4510
2022 Avg (April) 1.4644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4541 1.4313 1.4452
February 1.4605 1.4251 1.4415
March 1.4519 1.4227 1.4360
April 1.4659 1.4443 1.4510
May 1.4566 1.4321 1.4445
June 1.4427 1.4285 1.4350
July 1.4623 1.4319 1.4475
August 1.4504 1.4294 1.4369
September 1.4351 1.4136 1.4239
October 1.4173 1.4026 1.4118
November 1.4412 1.4107 1.4244
December 1.4576 1.4290 1.4389