YEARLY HIGH
0.2284 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2160 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2212 KWD

2020 LYD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2168 to the December average rate of 0.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2284 was up 3.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2200, 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 1,142 KWD
2019 Average 1,087 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,080 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.06 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2277
0.2157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KWD 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 0.2186, compared to 0.2238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0074 KWD (High: 0.2241 / Low: 0.2167). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.2174 / Low: 0.2160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2267) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+4.74%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2267
2019 Avg (December) 0.2165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2174 0.2160 0.2168
February 0.2174 0.2160 0.2167
March 0.2241 0.2167 0.2202
April 0.2213 0.2187 0.2201
May 0.2191 0.2170 0.2179
June 0.2208 0.2182 0.2196
July 0.2216 0.2194 0.2208
August 0.2238 0.2215 0.2230
September 0.2249 0.2226 0.2237
October 0.2247 0.2226 0.2237
November 0.2265 0.2229 0.2248
December 0.2284 0.2253 0.2267