YEARLY HIGH
293.9972 NGN
YEARLY LOW
254.9481 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
274.1714 NGN

2020 LYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 293.9972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 254.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.0491 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.8180 to the December average rate of 285.4579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 293.9972 was up 11.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 263.3532, 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 1,469,986 NGN
2019 Average 1,287,490 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,274,740 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,245.63 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

288.1491
255.8546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NGN 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 267.3866, compared to 280.9561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.5696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 267.3866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.9561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.5644 NGN (High: 277.5124 / Low: 254.9481). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7066 NGN (High: 260.3578 / Low: 257.6512).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.5644
January Spread (Stable) ±2.7066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2074 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 285.4579) against the same month in 2019 (average: 258.5394), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9185 (+10.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 285.4579
2019 Avg (December) 258.5394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 260.3578 257.6512 258.8180
February 260.1502 256.3392 258.5458
March 277.5124 254.9481 263.9858
April 276.0942 259.9760 272.2116
May 276.1330 272.3997 274.4551
June 277.7997 274.5671 276.3031
July 281.4738 276.1974 278.5228
August 283.4853 274.2754 281.0343
September 284.7721 276.7995 280.5113
October 281.4121 277.6325 279.3039
November 284.0238 278.3883 280.9065
December 293.9972 281.7261 285.4579