YEARLY HIGH
1.0404 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9566 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9943 SGD

2020 LYD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0838 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9651 to the December average rate of 0.9906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0404 was up 3.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0032, 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 5,202 SGD
2019 Average 4,878 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,783 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.85 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0131
0.9608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SGD 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 0.9937, compared to 0.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0568 SGD (High: 1.0404 / Low: 0.9836). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SGD (High: 1.0002 / Low: 0.9935).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+3.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0087
2019 Avg (March) 0.9755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9715 0.9566 0.9651
February 0.9927 0.9714 0.9867
March 1.0404 0.9836 1.0087
April 1.0231 0.9975 1.0069
May 1.0069 0.9949 1.0005
June 1.0018 0.9847 0.9941
July 1.0002 0.9935 0.9971
August 1.0047 0.9937 0.9990
September 1.0053 0.9926 0.9990
October 1.0012 0.9839 0.9941
November 1.0034 0.9828 0.9904
December 0.9981 0.9858 0.9906