YEARLY HIGH
2.8086 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8107 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8524 SAR

2021 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.8086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9980 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0942 to the December average rate of 0.8155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8086 was up 0.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8071, 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 14,043 SAR
2020 Average 13,529 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,053 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,989.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1221
0.7876
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 0.8800, compared to 0.8248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.9696 SAR (High: 2.8086 / Low: 0.8390). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SAR (High: 0.8327 / Low: 0.8293).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9696
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2531 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0942) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6803), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5860 (-59.17%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0942
2020 Avg (January) 2.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8086 0.8390 1.0942
February 0.8445 0.8374 0.8411
March 0.8462 0.8265 0.8345
April 0.8390 0.8259 0.8324
May 0.8437 0.8334 0.8397
June 0.8437 0.8320 0.8380
July 0.8327 0.8293 0.8312
August 0.8324 0.8265 0.8294
September 0.8323 0.8252 0.8297
October 0.8259 0.8219 0.8239
November 0.8238 0.8128 0.8189
December 0.8191 0.8107 0.8155