YEARLY HIGH
6.3809 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.7417 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9323 SBD

2014 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6.3809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 5.7417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6392 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7841 to the December average rate of 6.2745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.3809 was up 8.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.8715, 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 31,905 SBD
2013 Average 28,322 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,709 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,196.00 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.3235
5.7350
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 5.8466, compared to 6.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.2390 SBD (High: 6.3809 / Low: 6.1419). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 SBD (High: 5.8862 / Low: 5.8294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0359 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 6.2745) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.8159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4586 (+7.89%).

2014 Avg (December) 6.2745
2013 Avg (December) 5.8159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8193 5.7417 5.7841
February 5.8601 5.7678 5.8193
March 5.8852 5.8115 5.8405
April 5.8862 5.8294 5.8578
May 5.9386 5.8656 5.9024
June 5.9255 5.8190 5.8753
July 5.9424 5.7613 5.8394
August 5.9383 5.7556 5.8336
September 6.0775 5.8463 5.9439
October 6.1392 6.0138 6.0620
November 6.2348 6.0601 6.1544
December 6.3809 6.1419 6.2745