YEARLY HIGH
266.9198 NGN
YEARLY LOW
211.6493 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.2016 NGN

2026 LYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 266.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 211.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.2705 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.8902 to the December average rate of 213.6695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 266.9198 was down 21.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 341.7117, 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 1,334,599 NGN
2025 Average 1,441,735 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,058,247 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,352.28 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

253.5123
210.0474
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 220.9273, compared to 214.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.9273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 47.6644 NGN (High: 266.9198 / Low: 219.2554). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6938 NGN (High: 216.6898 / Low: 215.9960).

January Spread (Volatile) ±47.6644
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 34.8592 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.8592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 249.8902) against the same month in 2025 (average: 314.7476), the exchange rate shifted by -64.8574 (-20.61%).

2026 Avg (January) 249.8902
2025 Avg (January) 314.7476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 266.9198 219.2554 249.8902
February 220.2583 212.2915 215.0310
March 219.3423 211.6493 216.1302
April 217.3333 212.1646 214.3497
May 216.6898 215.9960 216.2231
June 215.9329 213.0080 213.9397
July 216.1740 211.8538 214.3794
August 213.9225 213.1580 213.6695