YEARLY HIGH
0.8393 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.7661 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8037 LYD

2017 BAM to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.8393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7774 to the December average rate of 0.8265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8393 was up 4.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8014, 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 4,197 LYD
2016 Average 3,906 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 3,830 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.35 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8357
0.7706
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 0.7840, compared to 0.8234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0219 LYD (High: 0.8029 / Low: 0.7810). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 LYD (High: 0.8286 / Low: 0.8127).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8303) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+5.05%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8303
2016 Avg (September) 0.7904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7844 0.7661 0.7774
February 0.7870 0.7676 0.7760
March 0.7892 0.7680 0.7791
April 0.7892 0.7706 0.7771
May 0.8029 0.7810 0.7938
June 0.8171 0.7953 0.8008
July 0.8244 0.8062 0.8154
August 0.8389 0.8191 0.8256
September 0.8393 0.8189 0.8303
October 0.8286 0.8127 0.8229
November 0.8309 0.8101 0.8199
December 0.8341 0.8163 0.8265