YEARLY HIGH
38.7087 GMD
YEARLY LOW
35.4396 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1162 GMD

2020 LYD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 38.7087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 35.4396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2691 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5651 to the December average rate of 38.4885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.7087 was up 5.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.7540, 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 193,543 GMD
2019 Average 179,122 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 177,198 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,345.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

38.7305
35.8263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GMD 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 36.3596, compared to 37.8728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5414 GMD (High: 36.9809 / Low: 35.4396). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3530 GMD (High: 36.7231 / Low: 36.3701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5414
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3221 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 38.4885) against the same month in 2019 (average: 36.5997), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8888 (+5.16%).

2020 Avg (December) 38.4885
2019 Avg (December) 36.5997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7231 36.3701 36.5651
February 36.5508 35.8793 36.2431
March 36.9809 35.4396 36.2635
April 36.2396 35.8239 36.0683
May 36.3525 35.9859 36.2203
June 36.9974 36.5152 36.7975
July 37.5873 36.7762 37.1874
August 37.9588 37.5362 37.8032
September 38.1397 37.6182 37.8477
October 38.0563 37.6364 37.8393
November 38.3556 37.7461 38.0710
December 38.7087 38.2832 38.4885