YEARLY HIGH
0.5899 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5651 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5763 LYD

2023 SBD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.5899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5785 to the December average rate of 0.5685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.5899 was down 5.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6221, 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 2,949 LYD
2022 Average 2,952 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,825 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.90 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.5855
0.5669
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 0.5785, compared to 0.5742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.0151 LYD (High: 0.5806 / Low: 0.5655). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 LYD (High: 0.5723 / Low: 0.5654).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.5839) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.5779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+1.05%).

2023 Avg (March) 0.5839
2022 Avg (March) 0.5779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5833 0.5734 0.5785
February 0.5888 0.5771 0.5823
March 0.5899 0.5781 0.5839
April 0.5806 0.5655 0.5742
May 0.5797 0.5695 0.5743
June 0.5812 0.5729 0.5776
July 0.5774 0.5651 0.5701
August 0.5779 0.5695 0.5746
September 0.5843 0.5734 0.5776
October 0.5840 0.5740 0.5800
November 0.5807 0.5658 0.5744
December 0.5723 0.5654 0.5685