2026 LYD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5048 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.2531 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2857 SBD

2026 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 1.2531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2517 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4284 to the December average rate of 1.2669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5048 was down 14.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7535, 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 7,524 SBD

2025 Average 7,870 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,266 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,258.43 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4453

1.2432

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.2931, compared to 1.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2316 SBD (High: 1.5048 / Low: 1.2733). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 1.2669 / Low: 1.2669).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2316

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1534 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4284) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2822 (-16.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4284

2025 Avg (January) 1.7106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5048	1.2733	1.4284
February	1.2791	1.2705	1.2750
March	1.2759	1.2554	1.2626
April	1.2720	1.2573	1.2662
May	1.2674	1.2629	1.2653
June	1.2665	1.2533	1.2611
July	1.2658	1.2531	1.2600
August	1.2669	1.2669	1.2669