YEARLY HIGH
1.7535 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4958 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5747 SBD

2025 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.7535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1.4958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2577 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7106 to the December average rate of 1.5081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.7535 was down 3.67% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.8204, 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 8,768 SBD
2024 Average 8,720 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,479 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,288.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.7660
1.4847
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 1.6312, compared to 1.5181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2310 SBD (High: 1.7269 / Low: 1.4958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SBD (High: 1.5143 / Low: 1.5036).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2310
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 1.7425) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.7561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0136 (-0.77%).

2025 Avg (March) 1.7425
2024 Avg (March) 1.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7232 1.6988 1.7106
February 1.7284 1.7005 1.7202
March 1.7535 1.7231 1.7425
April 1.7269 1.4958 1.5576
May 1.5345 1.5098 1.5222
June 1.5415 1.5237 1.5341
July 1.5488 1.5147 1.5365
August 1.5363 1.5095 1.5177
September 1.5272 1.5145 1.5207
October 1.5277 1.5117 1.5166
November 1.5143 1.5036 1.5090
December 1.5186 1.5013 1.5081