YEARLY HIGH
0.0220 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 LYD

2016 AFN to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0220 was down 8.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110 LYD
2015 Average 111 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 95 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.53 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0218
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 LYD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LYD (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0216) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0216
2015 Avg (December) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0199 0.0202
February 0.0204 0.0196 0.0200
March 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
April 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
May 0.0200 0.0191 0.0196
June 0.0201 0.0193 0.0197
July 0.0203 0.0199 0.0202
August 0.0210 0.0201 0.0205
September 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
October 0.0213 0.0209 0.0211
November 0.0214 0.0211 0.0213
December 0.0220 0.0213 0.0216