YEARLY HIGH
0.5312 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.4947 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5134 LYD

2020 XCD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.5312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5179 to the December average rate of 0.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5312 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,656 LYD
2019 Average 2,587 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,473 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.74 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5273
0.4949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.5209, compared to 0.5059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0215 LYD (High: 0.5312 / Low: 0.5097). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 LYD (High: 0.5255 / Low: 0.5226).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5197) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+1.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5197
2019 Avg (March) 0.5136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5203 0.5164 0.5179
February 0.5244 0.5173 0.5210
March 0.5312 0.5097 0.5197
April 0.5267 0.5208 0.5232
May 0.5255 0.5226 0.5246
June 0.5224 0.5161 0.5188
July 0.5192 0.5100 0.5150
August 0.5106 0.5049 0.5072
September 0.5088 0.5032 0.5061
October 0.5088 0.5032 0.5061
November 0.5073 0.4995 0.5032
December 0.5002 0.4947 0.4976