YEARLY HIGH
0.8520 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.7878 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8189 USD

2011 LYD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LYD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.8520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.7878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0642 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8000 to the December average rate of 0.8043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8520 was down 0.14% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8532, 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 4,260 USD
2010 Average 3,942 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,939 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.81 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8364
0.7967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to USD 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 0.8195, compared to 0.8184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0381 USD (High: 0.8385 / Low: 0.8005). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 USD (High: 0.8145 / Low: 0.8023).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.8331) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0772 (+10.21%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.8331
2010 Avg (May) 0.7559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8103 0.7878 0.8000
February 0.8145 0.8023 0.8071
March 0.8299 0.8098 0.8186
April 0.8431 0.8147 0.8296
May 0.8520 0.8176 0.8331
June 0.8384 0.8198 0.8284
July 0.8459 0.8160 0.8284
August 0.8398 0.8239 0.8329
September 0.8323 0.8029 0.8164
October 0.8270 0.7972 0.8149
November 0.8385 0.8005 0.8135
December 0.8133 0.7895 0.8043