YEARLY HIGH
41.3266 SDG
YEARLY LOW
32.1077 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0663 SDG

2020 LYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 41.3266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 32.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2189 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3727 to the December average rate of 41.1021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.3266 was up 19.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.4795, 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 206,633 SDG
2019 Average 164,185 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 160,539 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,094.62 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.9751
31.4997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SDG 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 37.6786, compared to 40.4539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 3.9545 SDG (High: 38.7943 / Low: 34.8399). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2199 SDG (High: 39.1573 / Low: 38.9374).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9545
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2371 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 41.1021) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.1749), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9273 (+27.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 41.1021
2019 Avg (December) 32.1749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8399 32.1077 32.3727
February 38.7943 34.8399 36.8012
March 40.1462 38.5182 39.3466
April 39.2923 38.8156 39.1096
May 39.1573 38.9374 39.0124
June 39.6447 39.1361 39.4294
July 40.1193 39.4311 39.7436
August 40.5236 40.0725 40.3501
September 40.6336 40.2182 40.4385
October 40.6485 40.2000 40.4143
November 40.9815 40.3355 40.6749
December 41.3266 40.9094 41.1021