YEARLY HIGH
3.1949 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.9543 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0712 SAR

2011 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 3.1949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.9543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2407 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0000 to the December average rate of 3.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.1949 was down 0.14% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.1995, 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 15,975 SAR
2010 Average 14,783 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,771 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.1365
2.9876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SAR 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 3.0731, compared to 3.0693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1493 SAR (High: 3.1470 / Low: 2.9976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 SAR (High: 3.0546 / Low: 3.0089).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1493
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 3.1241) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.8346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2895 (+10.21%).

2011 Avg (May) 3.1241
2010 Avg (May) 2.8346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0388 2.9543 3.0000
February 3.0546 3.0089 3.0269
March 3.1122 3.0369 3.0700
April 3.1618 3.0551 3.1110
May 3.1949 3.0662 3.1241
June 3.1441 3.0745 3.1067
July 3.1722 3.0600 3.1072
August 3.1494 3.0895 3.1238
September 3.1212 3.0111 3.0617
October 3.1015 2.9898 3.0560
November 3.1470 2.9976 3.0507
December 3.0502 2.9609 3.0164