YEARLY HIGH
1.3080 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.2544 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2820 LYD

2023 SAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.3080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.2544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2729 to the December average rate of 1.2817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3080 was down 2.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3480, 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 6,540 LYD
2022 Average 6,399 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 6,272 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.91 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3074
1.2658
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 1.2765, compared to 1.2875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0313 LYD (High: 1.2921 / Low: 1.2608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LYD (High: 1.3080 / Low: 1.2996).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.3040) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0311 (-2.33%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.3040
2022 Avg (October) 1.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2845 1.2654 1.2729
February 1.2921 1.2608 1.2780
March 1.2934 1.2665 1.2798
April 1.2750 1.2544 1.2693
May 1.2882 1.2649 1.2751
June 1.2924 1.2707 1.2837
July 1.2849 1.2620 1.2715
August 1.2894 1.2705 1.2820
September 1.3061 1.2838 1.2936
October 1.3080 1.2996 1.3040
November 1.3048 1.2782 1.2921
December 1.2909 1.2708 1.2817