YEARLY HIGH
0.5917 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.5688 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5797 WST

2024 LYD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LYD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.5917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5827 to the December average rate of 0.5723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.5917 was up 0.69% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.5876, 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 2,958 WST
2023 Average 2,840 WST
Yearly Trough Low 2,844 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.5902
0.5706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to WST 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 0.5790, compared to 0.5805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0117 WST (High: 0.5917 / Low: 0.5799). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 WST (High: 0.5842 / Low: 0.5789).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 0.5836) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.5623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+3.80%).

2024 Avg (October) 0.5836
2023 Avg (October) 0.5623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5870 0.5803 0.5827
February 0.5809 0.5746 0.5786
March 0.5842 0.5789 0.5808
April 0.5807 0.5740 0.5772
May 0.5817 0.5744 0.5771
June 0.5798 0.5743 0.5773
July 0.5807 0.5747 0.5780
August 0.5901 0.5797 0.5847
September 0.5914 0.5858 0.5886
October 0.5917 0.5799 0.5836
November 0.5820 0.5716 0.5757
December 0.5748 0.5688 0.5723