YEARLY HIGH
15.8623 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.9925 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3912 SCR

2020 LYD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 15.8623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 8.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8698 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7613 to the December average rate of 15.7614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.8623 was up 58.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.0003, 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 79,311 SCR
2019 Average 48,907 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 44,963 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,348.76 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.3670
9.0994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SCR 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 10.9305, compared to 13.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.6694 SCR (High: 12.3995 / Low: 9.7301). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1313 SCR (High: 13.1851 / Low: 13.0537).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6694
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0563 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.7614) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7680), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9934 (+61.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.7614
2019 Avg (December) 9.7680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8168 9.1785 9.7613
February 9.7997 9.4204 9.7051
March 10.0030 8.9925 9.7317
April 12.3995 9.7301 11.5808
May 12.8045 11.3289 12.2717
June 12.6132 11.9832 12.5325
July 12.9830 12.5446 12.6883
August 13.5251 12.8978 13.0336
September 13.1851 13.0537 13.1244
October 14.1784 13.0743 13.5207
November 15.3935 14.0946 14.9829
December 15.8623 15.3944 15.7614