YEARLY HIGH
0.1928 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1719 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1817 LYD

2016 GTQ to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.1719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1811 to the December average rate of 0.1908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1928 was up 4.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 964 LYD
2015 Average 887 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 859 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.52 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1925
0.1730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.1778, compared to 0.1855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 LYD (High: 0.1800 / Low: 0.1719). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LYD (High: 0.1843 / Low: 0.1823).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+4.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1908
2015 Avg (December) 0.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1830 0.1782 0.1811
February 0.1823 0.1778 0.1795
March 0.1818 0.1756 0.1784
April 0.1772 0.1727 0.1746
May 0.1800 0.1719 0.1752
June 0.1807 0.1744 0.1782
July 0.1837 0.1794 0.1820
August 0.1843 0.1820 0.1831
September 0.1843 0.1823 0.1832
October 0.1873 0.1832 0.1857
November 0.1903 0.1855 0.1880
December 0.1928 0.1886 0.1908