YEARLY HIGH
422.0217 SOS
YEARLY LOW
403.6530 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
414.6837 SOS

2019 LYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 422.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 403.6530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3686 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.1082 to the December average rate of 413.4167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 422.0217 was down 4.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 441.5094, 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 2,110,108 SOS
2018 Average 2,122,540 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,018,265 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,843.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

418.8407
410.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SOS 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 417.0168, compared to 412.3505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.0168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.3505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 11.3470 SOS (High: 415.0000 / Low: 403.6530). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0099 SOS (High: 415.7147 / Low: 411.7049).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.3470
December Spread (Stable) ±4.0099

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.1671 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 418.1082) against the same month in 2018 (average: 431.0527), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9445 (-3.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 418.1082
2018 Avg (January) 431.0527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.0217 415.5914 418.1082
February 419.8556 415.1613 417.5937
March 422.0217 415.6227 417.8694
April 417.9856 413.8616 416.4462
May 419.1127 412.4045 415.9983
June 419.7842 413.1767 416.0851
July 418.3195 412.0782 414.8101
August 415.0000 403.6530 411.6430
September 413.5231 408.4630 410.7831
October 414.2349 407.5076 410.9136
November 415.0000 410.8575 412.5365
December 415.7147 411.7049 413.4167