YEARLY HIGH
5.0938 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.8185 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9743 CNY

2020 LYD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.0938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 4.8185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2753 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9471 to the December average rate of 4.8634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0938 was down 0.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1190, 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 25,469 CNY
2019 Average 24,703 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,093 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,376.26 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0763
4.8354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CNY 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 4.9969, compared to 4.9516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1741 CNY (High: 5.0938 / Low: 4.9197). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 CNY (High: 4.8924 / Low: 4.8382).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1741
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.0037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1671 (+3.46%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.0037
2019 Avg (March) 4.8366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9903 4.9035 4.9471
February 5.0224 4.9372 4.9687
March 5.0938 4.9197 5.0037
April 5.0393 4.9610 5.0010
May 5.0557 4.9735 5.0101
June 5.0781 5.0165 5.0508
July 5.0848 5.0021 5.0372
August 5.0915 5.0071 5.0562
September 5.0344 4.9393 4.9819
October 4.9668 4.8689 4.9156
November 4.9100 4.8185 4.8555
December 4.8924 4.8382 4.8634