YEARLY HIGH
6.3910 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.5719 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7865 SBD

2015 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 6.3910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 5.5719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8191 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1445 to the December average rate of 5.8404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.3910 was up 0.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.3809, 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 31,955 SBD
2014 Average 29,665 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27,859 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,095.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.1955
5.5845
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 5.7528, compared to 5.8202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.7648 SBD (High: 6.3910 / Low: 5.6262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0900 SBD (High: 5.8776 / Low: 5.7876).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7648
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4631 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 6.1445) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3605 (+6.23%).

2015 Avg (January) 6.1445
2014 Avg (January) 5.7841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3910 5.6262 6.1445
February 5.7622 5.6119 5.6814
March 5.7231 5.5719 5.6545
April 5.6883 5.5917 5.6354
May 5.6925 5.5782 5.6457
June 5.8102 5.6384 5.7553
July 5.8677 5.7332 5.7731
August 5.8805 5.7759 5.8194
September 5.8776 5.7876 5.8241
October 5.9936 5.7969 5.8720
November 5.8958 5.6604 5.7921
December 5.9029 5.7353 5.8404