YEARLY HIGH
0.5261 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4858 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5062 GBP

2013 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.5261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4981 to the December average rate of 0.4938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5261 was down 0.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5313, 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 2,631 GBP
2012 Average 2,513 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,429 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.61 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5200
0.4914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GBP 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 0.5093, compared to 0.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0218 GBP (High: 0.5076 / Low: 0.4858). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 GBP (High: 0.4976 / Low: 0.4874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.5177) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+2.85%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.5177
2012 Avg (March) 0.5033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5076 0.4858 0.4981
February 0.5219 0.5016 0.5114
March 0.5261 0.5104 0.5177
April 0.5147 0.5035 0.5089
May 0.5192 0.5030 0.5106
June 0.5150 0.5045 0.5094
July 0.5261 0.5105 0.5158
August 0.5224 0.5051 0.5103
September 0.5060 0.4953 0.4993
October 0.5081 0.4953 0.5012
November 0.5127 0.4911 0.4982
December 0.4976 0.4874 0.4938