YEARLY HIGH
16009.6556 STD
YEARLY LOW
15193.0482 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15509.3459 STD

2020 LYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 16009.6556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 15193.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 816.6074 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15404.0149 to the December average rate of 15373.3674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16009.6556 was up 2.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 15553.6791, 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 80,048,278 STD
2019 Average 76,202,805 STD
Yearly Trough Low 75,965,241 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,083,037.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15781.2711
15285.9018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to STD 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 15598.3205, compared to 15420.3713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 177.9492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15598.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15420.3713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 592.0781 STD (High: 16009.6556 / Low: 15417.5775). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 87.9315 STD (High: 15613.8626 / Low: 15525.9311).

March Spread (Volatile) ±592.0781
May Spread (Stable) ±87.9315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 257.6990 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -257.6990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15739.9904) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15164.5094), the exchange rate shifted by +575.4809 (+3.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 15739.9904
2019 Avg (March) 15164.5094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15449.3622 15332.6189 15404.0149
February 15695.9233 15345.7580 15581.9595
March 16009.6556 15417.5775 15739.9904
April 15669.1464 15492.0842 15597.6037
May 15613.8626 15525.9311 15552.2708
June 15807.9465 15619.2577 15714.0838
July 15730.7570 15493.3645 15660.9811
August 15590.0340 15296.4306 15403.2821
September 15421.5927 15233.1056 15327.1826
October 15419.7565 15286.5177 15347.7791
November 15493.9045 15323.6418 15409.6357
December 15543.3326 15193.0482 15373.3674