YEARLY HIGH
13.4819 SZL
YEARLY LOW
10.0071 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8572 SZL

2020 LYD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 13.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 10.0071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4748 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2569 to the December average rate of 11.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.4819 was up 22.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.9997, 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 67,410 SZL
2019 Average 51,647 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 50,036 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,373.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.4128
9.9699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SZL 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 11.8180, compared to 11.8964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8251 SZL (High: 12.6702 / Low: 10.8450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3570 SZL (High: 12.2020 / Low: 11.8450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8251
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 13.1259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9659 (+29.19%).

2020 Avg (April) 13.1259
2019 Avg (April) 10.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5160 10.0071 10.2569
February 10.8450 10.4822 10.6441
March 12.6702 10.8450 11.8448
April 13.4819 12.6583 13.1259
May 13.2137 12.2486 12.8219
June 12.4723 11.8080 12.2142
July 12.2989 11.8227 12.0434
August 12.9574 12.0647 12.5498
September 12.5036 11.8434 12.2404
October 12.2020 11.8450 12.0382
November 11.9591 11.2308 11.4260
December 11.3699 10.8812 11.0806