2020 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8071 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.6166 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7056 SAR

2020 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.8071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.6166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1905 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6803 to the December average rate of 2.7898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8071 was up 3.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7202, 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 14,036 SAR

2019 Average 13,411 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,083 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.66 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8038

2.6356

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 2.6673, compared to 2.7440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1082 SAR (High: 2.7248 / Low: 2.6166). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 SAR (High: 2.6598 / Low: 2.6448).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1082

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7898) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1154 (+4.32%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7898

2019 Avg (December) 2.6744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6877	2.6677	2.6803
February	2.6837	2.6470	2.6643
March	2.7248	2.6166	2.6740
April	2.6737	2.6423	2.6593
May	2.6598	2.6448	2.6497
June	2.6911	2.6594	2.6763
July	2.7213	2.6735	2.6951
August	2.7484	2.7175	2.7362
September	2.7576	2.7277	2.7422
October	2.7580	2.7279	2.7423
November	2.7782	2.7356	2.7581
December	2.8071	2.7747	2.7898