YEARLY HIGH
1.7688 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.6074 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6950 SBD

2022 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.7688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.6074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1614 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7596 to the December average rate of 1.7004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7688 was down 70.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.0250, 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 8,844 SBD
2021 Average 9,118 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,037 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 807.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7756
1.6144
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 1.7230, compared to 1.6669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0663 SBD (High: 1.6737 / Low: 1.6074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 SBD (High: 1.7663 / Low: 1.7545).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0663
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0364 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.7622) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0327 (-1.82%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.7622
2021 Avg (February) 1.7949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7663 1.7545 1.7596
February 1.7688 1.7529 1.7622
March 1.7517 1.7153 1.7306
April 1.7272 1.6793 1.7041
May 1.7089 1.6751 1.6896
June 1.7056 1.6772 1.6922
July 1.6893 1.6611 1.6769
August 1.6981 1.6673 1.6841
September 1.6737 1.6074 1.6477
October 1.6503 1.6122 1.6278
November 1.6826 1.6379 1.6648
December 1.7157 1.6801 1.7004