YEARLY HIGH
434.6767 SOS
YEARLY LOW
405.5196 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
418.8762 SOS

2020 LYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 434.6767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 405.5196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1571 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.6081 to the December average rate of 432.0169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 434.6767 was up 3.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 422.0217, 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 2,173,384 SOS
2019 Average 2,073,338 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,027,598 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,785.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

434.2694
407.2396
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 412.9267, compared to 424.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 412.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 424.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 16.4630 SOS (High: 421.9827 / Low: 405.5196). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8685 SOS (High: 411.1639 / Low: 408.2954).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.4630
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.0458 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 432.0169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 413.4167), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6003 (+4.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 432.0169
2019 Avg (December) 413.4167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 417.8571 413.3595 414.6081
February 419.1071 409.3519 413.8059
March 421.9827 405.5196 414.6932
April 415.4426 407.4893 410.6474
May 411.1639 408.2954 409.4921
June 417.9541 411.0215 414.3136
July 423.5507 413.6115 417.2510
August 424.3318 420.4955 422.7964
September 429.6549 421.2494 424.6980
October 427.8388 421.6121 424.8217
November 431.8519 422.7243 427.3707
December 434.6767 429.7300 432.0169