YEARLY HIGH
1.0842 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.9488 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0427 LYD

2016 CAD to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.0842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.9488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1353 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9768 to the December average rate of 1.0728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0842 was down 5.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,421 LYD
2015 Average 5,319 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 4,744 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.64 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0824
0.9672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.0269, compared to 1.0586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0804 LYD (High: 1.0804 / Low: 1.0000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 LYD (High: 1.0842 / Low: 1.0611).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0804
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0728) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+6.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0728
2015 Avg (December) 1.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0002 0.9488 0.9768
February 1.0294 0.9771 0.9975
March 1.0589 1.0226 1.0413
April 1.0724 1.0225 1.0521
May 1.0804 1.0000 1.0371
June 1.0746 1.0170 1.0562
July 1.0740 1.0479 1.0627
August 1.0765 1.0479 1.0619
September 1.0743 1.0408 1.0540
October 1.0674 1.0407 1.0512
November 1.0637 1.0355 1.0492
December 1.0842 1.0611 1.0728