YEARLY HIGH
425.6674 XAF
YEARLY LOW
409.0889 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
418.9301 XAF

2019 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 425.6674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 409.0889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5785 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 413.8862 to the December average rate of 420.9066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 425.6674 was up 1.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 418.9232, 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 2,128,337 XAF
2018 Average 2,037,312 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,045,444 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,892.63 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

423.5224
413.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XAF 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 417.2794, compared to 420.5808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.2794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 420.5808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 13.1667 XAF (High: 425.5755 / Low: 412.4088). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6989 XAF (High: 422.7289 / Low: 418.0300).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.1667
May Spread (Stable) ±4.6989

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.0309 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 422.1375) against the same month in 2018 (average: 407.4589), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6785 (+3.60%).

2019 Avg (September) 422.1375
2018 Avg (September) 407.4589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 417.4983 409.0889 413.8862
February 419.2584 413.3669 416.4068
March 422.0385 413.8507 418.2060
April 424.4109 415.7828 419.5877
May 422.7289 418.0300 419.8102
June 420.4550 412.9644 415.7794
July 422.1749 414.3229 418.0535
August 425.5755 412.4088 419.2251
September 425.6674 419.1000 422.1375
October 424.7398 415.0206 420.5159
November 425.2351 419.1760 422.6464
December 423.7959 417.7950 420.9066