YEARLY HIGH
0.3822 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3562 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3697 LYD

2020 SAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.3822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3731 to the December average rate of 0.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3822 was up 1.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,911 LYD
2019 Average 1,864 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,781 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.70 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3793
0.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LYD 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 0.3749, compared to 0.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0152 LYD (High: 0.3822 / Low: 0.3670). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LYD (High: 0.3781 / Low: 0.3760).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3740) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3740
2019 Avg (March) 0.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3749 0.3721 0.3731
February 0.3778 0.3726 0.3753
March 0.3822 0.3670 0.3740
April 0.3785 0.3740 0.3760
May 0.3781 0.3760 0.3774
June 0.3760 0.3716 0.3737
July 0.3740 0.3675 0.3710
August 0.3680 0.3639 0.3655
September 0.3666 0.3626 0.3647
October 0.3666 0.3626 0.3647
November 0.3656 0.3599 0.3626
December 0.3604 0.3562 0.3585