2023 LYD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

129.4457 XAF

YEARLY LOW

122.6792 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.0455 XAF

2023 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 129.4457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 122.6792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7666 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.1787 to the December average rate of 124.9138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 129.4457 was down 4.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 136.2088, 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 647,229 XAF

2022 Average 648,810 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 613,396 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,832.76 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

128.1933

124.0404

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 126.5917, compared to 125.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.5917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 3.9539 XAF (High: 127.2670 / Low: 123.3131). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9899 XAF (High: 127.7429 / Low: 125.7530).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9539

September Spread (Stable) ±1.9899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 127.1787) against the same month in 2022 (average: 126.2558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9229 (+0.73%).

2023 Avg (January) 127.1787

2022 Avg (January) 126.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	129.4457	126.1637	127.1787
February	128.9643	125.0842	127.8472
March	128.9602	125.7195	127.4056
April	127.1677	123.7129	125.3794
May	127.2670	123.3131	126.0899
June	126.9642	124.3389	125.6495
July	125.6651	122.6792	124.3865
August	126.0780	123.8672	125.0319
September	127.7429	125.7530	126.6109
October	127.9830	125.5158	126.9370
November	126.7738	123.7250	125.1154
December	125.9938	123.4760	124.9138