YEARLY HIGH
3.1480 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.9753 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0430 SAR

2014 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 3.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.9753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1726 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0074 to the December average rate of 3.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.1480 was up 2.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.0622, 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 15,740 SAR
2013 Average 14,846 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,877 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.14 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.1233
2.9931
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 3.0190, compared to 3.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0959 SAR (High: 3.0872 / Low: 2.9914). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 SAR (High: 3.0277 / Low: 3.0091).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 3.1125) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.0330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0795 (+2.62%).

2014 Avg (December) 3.1125
2013 Avg (December) 3.0330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0329 2.9844 3.0074
February 3.0227 2.9753 3.0039
March 3.0389 2.9979 3.0138
April 3.0277 3.0091 3.0199
May 3.0572 3.0170 3.0299
June 3.0677 3.0211 3.0387
July 3.0872 2.9914 3.0267
August 3.0693 2.9911 3.0246
September 3.0852 2.9906 3.0546
October 3.1108 3.0567 3.0794
November 3.1269 3.0722 3.1039
December 3.1480 3.0676 3.1125