YEARLY HIGH
0.2086 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1904 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2002 LYD

2016 BOB to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.1904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2006 to the December average rate of 0.2069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2086 was up 2.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,043 LYD
2015 Average 984 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 952 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.22 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2082
0.1934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1983, compared to 0.2021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 LYD (High: 0.1996 / Low: 0.1904). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LYD (High: 0.2005 / Low: 0.1985).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+3.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2069
2015 Avg (December) 0.2009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2026 0.1973 0.2006
February 0.2031 0.1971 0.1995
March 0.2038 0.1991 0.2013
April 0.2004 0.1934 0.1963
May 0.1996 0.1904 0.1946
June 0.2002 0.1932 0.1977
July 0.2026 0.1982 0.2009
August 0.2008 0.1983 0.1995
September 0.2005 0.1985 0.1995
October 0.2028 0.1996 0.2014
November 0.2067 0.2014 0.2041
December 0.2086 0.2053 0.2069