YEARLY HIGH
1.7219 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.4428 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6750 LYD

2026 SAR to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.7219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2791 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5237 to the December average rate of 1.7032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7219 was up 16.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4811, 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 8,609 LYD
2025 Average 7,056 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,214 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,395.41 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7242
1.5054
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.6651, compared to 1.7046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2538 LYD (High: 1.6966 / Low: 1.4428). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LYD (High: 1.7032 / Low: 1.7032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2538
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.7017) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2515 (+17.34%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.7017
2025 Avg (June) 1.4503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6966 1.4428 1.5237
February 1.6884 1.6788 1.6836
March 1.7082 1.6853 1.6983
April 1.7031 1.6848 1.6929
May 1.6972 1.6833 1.6906
June 1.7219 1.6906 1.7017
July 1.7126 1.6972 1.7060
August 1.7032 1.7032 1.7032