YEARLY HIGH
38.7457 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.2615 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7072 GMD

2021 LYD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 38.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 11.2615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4842 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0763 to the December average rate of 11.4141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.7457 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.7087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,728 GMD
2020 Average 185,601 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 56,307 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,420.91 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.4528
10.9349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GMD 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 12.0440, compared to 11.3704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 27.1981 GMD (High: 38.7457 / Low: 11.5476). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 GMD (High: 11.3578 / Low: 11.2991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.1981
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 15.0763) against the same month in 2020 (average: 36.5651), the exchange rate shifted by -21.4888 (-58.77%).

2021 Avg (January) 15.0763
2020 Avg (January) 36.5651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.7457 11.5476 15.0763
February 11.5520 11.4912 11.5314
March 11.5820 11.2931 11.4129
April 11.4529 11.2814 11.3521
May 11.5141 11.3778 11.4636
June 11.5073 11.3373 11.4278
July 11.3578 11.2991 11.3338
August 11.3542 11.2615 11.3114
September 11.5240 11.3179 11.3762
October 11.4565 11.2939 11.3861
November 11.4530 11.3479 11.4010
December 11.4685 11.3807 11.4141