YEARLY HIGH
0.7487 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2160 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2272 USD

2021 LYD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.7487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5327 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2917 to the December average rate of 0.2173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7487 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7480, 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 3,744 USD
2020 Average 3,605 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,080 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,663.74 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2991
0.2099
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 0.2346, compared to 0.2199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5250 USD (High: 0.7487 / Low: 0.2237). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.2211).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5250
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2917) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4227 (-59.17%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2917
2020 Avg (January) 0.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7487 0.2237 0.2917
February 0.2252 0.2232 0.2242
March 0.2256 0.2204 0.2225
April 0.2237 0.2202 0.2219
May 0.2250 0.2222 0.2239
June 0.2250 0.2219 0.2234
July 0.2220 0.2211 0.2216
August 0.2220 0.2204 0.2212
September 0.2219 0.2200 0.2212
October 0.2202 0.2191 0.2197
November 0.2196 0.2167 0.2183
December 0.2183 0.2160 0.2173