2021 LYD to GBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.1578.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3939 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2138 to the December average rate of 0.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5517 was down 11.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1692, compared to 0.1613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.3886 GBP (High: 0.5517 / Low: 0.1631). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GBP (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1592).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2138) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3326 (-60.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5517 | 0.1631 | 0.2138 |
| February | 0.1639 | 0.1588 | 0.1616 |
| March | 0.1623 | 0.1589 | 0.1605 |
| April | 0.1617 | 0.1583 | 0.1604 |
| May | 0.1617 | 0.1578 | 0.1591 |
| June | 0.1612 | 0.1584 | 0.1595 |
| July | 0.1626 | 0.1585 | 0.1604 |
| August | 0.1620 | 0.1592 | 0.1603 |
| September | 0.1641 | 0.1598 | 0.1610 |
| October | 0.1624 | 0.1587 | 0.1605 |
| November | 0.1642 | 0.1603 | 0.1624 |
| December | 0.1647 | 0.1607 | 0.1633 |