YEARLY HIGH
6.0909 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.7589 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9342 SBD

2020 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 6.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 5.7589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3320 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9172 to the December average rate of 5.9801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0909 was up 2.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9493, 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 30,455 SBD
2019 Average 29,322 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,795 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,660.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0393
5.8458
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 5.8957, compared to 5.9728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3320 SBD (High: 6.0909 / Low: 5.7589). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0579 SBD (High: 5.8966 / Low: 5.8387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3320
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.8962) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.8553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+0.70%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.8962
2019 Avg (March) 5.8553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9523 5.8317 5.9172
February 5.9139 5.8178 5.8620
March 6.0909 5.7589 5.8962
April 5.8966 5.8387 5.8791
May 5.9144 5.8225 5.8720
June 5.9835 5.9117 5.9474
July 6.0043 5.9414 5.9788
August 6.0570 5.9608 6.0232
September 6.0776 5.9214 5.9810
October 5.9743 5.9129 5.9382
November 5.9887 5.8943 5.9353
December 6.0071 5.9397 5.9801