2026 XAU to LYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29808.1521 LYD

YEARLY LOW

5.4115 LYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13984.6300 LYD

2026 XAU to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 29808.1521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.4115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29802.7405 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7139 to the December average rate of 25845.6682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 452232.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29808.1521 was up 536052.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.5596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,040,760 LYD

2025 Average 26,466 LYD

Yearly Trough Low 27,058 LYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,013,702.69 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31571.6247

-2863.9144

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAU 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 9986.1609, compared to 25980.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15993.8762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9986.1609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25980.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 29801.8321 LYD (High: 29808.1521 / Low: 6.3200). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 LYD (High: 6.3325 / Low: 6.2949).

April Spread (Volatile) ±29801.8321

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1714.6135 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1714.6135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 4209.1845) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.3642), the exchange rate shifted by +4203.8204 (+78368.48%).

2026 Avg (April) 4209.1845

2025 Avg (April) 5.3642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3618	5.4115	5.7139
February	6.3325	6.2949	6.3138
March	6.4090	6.3057	6.3738
April	29808.1521	6.3200	4209.1845
May	29301.8319	28188.3608	28701.9965
June	28679.0760	25703.4744	26987.3830
July	26775.1414	25562.8799	26114.4060
August	25940.3059	25799.3327	25845.6682