YEARLY HIGH
1.0468 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9228 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9667 CAD

2020 LYD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1240 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9344 to the December average rate of 0.9525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0468 was up 6.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9830, 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 5,234 CAD
2019 Average 4,744 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,614 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.9284
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LYD to CAD 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 0.9697, compared to 0.9638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1008 CAD (High: 1.0468 / Low: 0.9460). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 CAD (High: 0.9770 / Low: 0.9643).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.9925) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+3.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.9925
2019 Avg (March) 0.9629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9424 0.9228 0.9344
February 0.9510 0.9352 0.9434
March 1.0468 0.9460 0.9925
April 1.0128 0.9809 0.9941
May 1.0045 0.9699 0.9869
June 0.9787 0.9487 0.9669
July 0.9770 0.9643 0.9707
August 0.9773 0.9533 0.9659
September 0.9799 0.9576 0.9663
October 0.9767 0.9540 0.9657
November 0.9808 0.9502 0.9618
December 0.9640 0.9425 0.9525