YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1560 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1605 USD

2026 LYD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1759 to the December average rate of 0.1571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1848 was down 11.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2090, 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 924 USD
2025 Average 947 USD
Yearly Trough Low 780 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.80 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1778
0.1550
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.1605, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0276 USD (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1572). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1575 / Low: 0.1574).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1759) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-13.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1759
2025 Avg (January) 0.2028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1848 0.1572 0.1759
February 0.1589 0.1579 0.1584
March 0.1586 0.1560 0.1569
April 0.1582 0.1564 0.1574
May 0.1575 0.1574 0.1575
June 0.1575 0.1566 0.1571