YEARLY HIGH
2.9894 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.6061 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7952 SCR

2023 LYD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 2.9894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.6061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3833 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8332 to the December average rate of 2.7945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.9894 was down 8.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.2688, 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 14,947 SCR
2022 Average 14,130 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 13,030 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,916.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.8609
2.6947
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 2.8288, compared to 2.7615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3008 SCR (High: 2.9750 / Low: 2.6741). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1089 SCR (High: 2.8377 / Low: 2.7288).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 2.8028) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.7269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0759 (+2.78%).

2023 Avg (July) 2.8028
2022 Avg (July) 2.7269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9750 2.6741 2.8332
February 2.9692 2.6879 2.8283
March 2.9142 2.6977 2.8018
April 2.9417 2.7138 2.8386
May 2.9360 2.7225 2.8238
June 2.9474 2.7284 2.8471
July 2.9894 2.7132 2.8028
August 2.8377 2.7288 2.7809
September 2.8114 2.6169 2.7086
October 2.8227 2.6061 2.7251
November 2.8560 2.6842 2.7571
December 2.9202 2.6673 2.7945