YEARLY HIGH
0.0909 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0782 LYD

2017 EGP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0909 was down 49.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 455 LYD
2016 Average 737 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 374 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.63 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0851
0.0759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0155 LYD (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0754). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LYD (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0771).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1756), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0913 (-51.98%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0843
2016 Avg (February) 0.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0802 0.0748 0.0768
February 0.0909 0.0754 0.0843
March 0.0883 0.0776 0.0810
April 0.0794 0.0776 0.0785
May 0.0782 0.0770 0.0776
June 0.0781 0.0765 0.0771
July 0.0783 0.0760 0.0772
August 0.0776 0.0764 0.0770
September 0.0782 0.0766 0.0772
October 0.0781 0.0771 0.0776
November 0.0782 0.0767 0.0773
December 0.0772 0.0760 0.0766