YEARLY HIGH
0.5358 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4698 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4929 GBP

2014 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.5358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.4698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4870 to the December average rate of 0.5306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5358 was up 1.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5261, 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 2,679 GBP
2013 Average 2,531 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,349 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.05 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5364
0.4670
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 0.4822, compared to 0.5036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0201 GBP (High: 0.4938 / Low: 0.4736). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 GBP (High: 0.4840 / Low: 0.4770).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5306) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+7.44%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5306
2013 Avg (December) 0.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4903 0.4809 0.4870
February 0.4891 0.4784 0.4836
March 0.4876 0.4780 0.4834
April 0.4854 0.4784 0.4810
May 0.4840 0.4770 0.4797
June 0.4838 0.4746 0.4788
July 0.4798 0.4698 0.4728
August 0.4938 0.4736 0.4831
September 0.5087 0.4895 0.4998
October 0.5183 0.5060 0.5108
November 0.5327 0.5126 0.5246
December 0.5358 0.5212 0.5306