YEARLY HIGH
0.8014 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7490 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7812 LYD

2016 BAM to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.8014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.7490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7698 to the December average rate of 0.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8014 was down 0.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,007 LYD
2015 Average 3,854 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,745 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.88 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7924
0.7678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 0.7792, compared to 0.7832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0524 LYD (High: 0.8014 / Low: 0.7490). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 LYD (High: 0.7940 / Low: 0.7852).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7754) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-0.64%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7754
2015 Avg (May) 0.7804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7793 0.7533 0.7698
February 0.7978 0.7679 0.7809
March 0.7947 0.7641 0.7836
April 0.7961 0.7728 0.7826
May 0.8014 0.7490 0.7754
June 0.7956 0.7595 0.7828
July 0.7893 0.7768 0.7833
August 0.7978 0.7816 0.7903
September 0.7940 0.7852 0.7904
October 0.7933 0.7787 0.7855
November 0.7972 0.7662 0.7786
December 0.7813 0.7641 0.7714