YEARLY HIGH
5.8715 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.4703 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6641 SBD

2013 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 5.8715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 5.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4012 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6464 to the December average rate of 5.8159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.8715 was down 4.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.1502, 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 29,357 SBD
2012 Average 28,399 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27,351 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,006.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.8407
5.5421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SBD 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 5.6259, compared to 5.7024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2129 SBD (High: 5.7780 / Low: 5.5651). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0922 SBD (High: 5.6801 / Low: 5.5879).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0922

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 5.7665) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.6648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1016 (+1.79%).

2013 Avg (November) 5.7665
2012 Avg (November) 5.6648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7356 5.6020 5.6464
February 5.7360 5.5774 5.6170
March 5.6484 5.4703 5.5670
April 5.6845 5.5141 5.6289
May 5.7780 5.5651 5.6349
June 5.7181 5.5922 5.6610
July 5.6768 5.5150 5.5781
August 5.6801 5.5879 5.6350
September 5.7270 5.5534 5.6482
October 5.8602 5.6935 5.7706
November 5.8715 5.6973 5.7665
December 5.8550 5.7431 5.8159