2023 LYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7972 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.7645 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7801 SAR

2023 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.7972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.7645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7856 to the December average rate of 0.7802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7972 was down 2.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.8212, 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 3,986 SAR

2022 Average 3,910 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,823 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.28 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7900

0.7648

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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 0.7834, compared to 0.7768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7834

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0192 SAR (High: 0.7931 / Low: 0.7739). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SAR (High: 0.7695 / Low: 0.7645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.7879) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-1.22%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.7879

2022 Avg (April) 0.7976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7903	0.7785	0.7856
February	0.7931	0.7739	0.7825
March	0.7896	0.7732	0.7814
April	0.7972	0.7843	0.7879
May	0.7906	0.7763	0.7843
June	0.7869	0.7737	0.7790
July	0.7924	0.7783	0.7865
August	0.7871	0.7755	0.7801
September	0.7789	0.7656	0.7730
October	0.7695	0.7645	0.7669
November	0.7823	0.7664	0.7740
December	0.7869	0.7747	0.7802