YEARLY HIGH
5.9493 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.7387 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8643 SBD

2019 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 5.9493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 5.7387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2106 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8421 to the December average rate of 5.9064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.9493 was up 0.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9169, 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 29,746 SBD
2018 Average 28,888 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,694 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052.78 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.9150
5.8116
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 5.8592, compared to 5.8693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2063 SBD (High: 5.9451 / Low: 5.7387). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 SBD (High: 5.9349 / Low: 5.8686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0699 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 5.8908) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.7321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1586 (+2.77%).

2019 Avg (November) 5.8908
2018 Avg (November) 5.7321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9451 5.7387 5.8421
February 5.9118 5.7613 5.8458
March 5.8935 5.7933 5.8553
April 5.9049 5.7591 5.8585
May 5.9049 5.7827 5.8626
June 5.9370 5.8489 5.8912
July 5.9381 5.8088 5.8901
August 5.8799 5.7591 5.8202
September 5.8939 5.7765 5.8437
October 5.9186 5.8071 5.8644
November 5.9493 5.8048 5.8908
December 5.9349 5.8686 5.9064