YEARLY HIGH
1.7697 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.6953 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7353 SBD

2023 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.7697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 1.6953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0743 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7285 to the December average rate of 1.7592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7697 was up 0.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7688, 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 8,848 SBD
2022 Average 8,473 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,477 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.73 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7638
1.7080
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 1.7288, compared to 1.7417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.0461 SBD (High: 1.7683 / Low: 1.7222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 SBD (High: 1.7686 / Low: 1.7472).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0461
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.7541) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0772 (+4.61%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.7541
2022 Avg (July) 1.6769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7441 1.7145 1.7285
February 1.7329 1.6982 1.7174
March 1.7299 1.6953 1.7126
April 1.7683 1.7222 1.7417
May 1.7560 1.7250 1.7413
June 1.7454 1.7206 1.7314
July 1.7697 1.7320 1.7541
August 1.7560 1.7303 1.7403
September 1.7440 1.7114 1.7313
October 1.7423 1.7123 1.7243
November 1.7674 1.7221 1.7412
December 1.7686 1.7472 1.7592