YEARLY HIGH
0.1736 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1642 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1685 LYD

2020 SBD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1690 to the December average rate of 0.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1736 was down 0.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 868 LYD
2019 Average 853 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 821 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.33 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1711
0.1656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1696, compared to 0.1674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0095 LYD (High: 0.1736 / Low: 0.1642). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LYD (High: 0.1713 / Low: 0.1696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1696
2019 Avg (March) 0.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1715 0.1680 0.1690
February 0.1719 0.1691 0.1706
March 0.1736 0.1642 0.1696
April 0.1713 0.1696 0.1701
May 0.1717 0.1691 0.1703
June 0.1692 0.1671 0.1681
July 0.1683 0.1665 0.1673
August 0.1678 0.1651 0.1660
September 0.1689 0.1645 0.1672
October 0.1691 0.1674 0.1684
November 0.1697 0.1670 0.1685
December 0.1684 0.1665 0.1672