YEARLY HIGH
0.1349 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1171 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1269 LYD

2016 BWP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.1171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1203 to the December average rate of 0.1334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1349 was down 6.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675 LYD
2015 Average 671 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 585 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.30 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1347
0.1190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.1228, compared to 0.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0109 LYD (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 LYD (High: 0.1349 / Low: 0.1319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+6.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1334
2015 Avg (December) 0.1257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1231 0.1175 0.1203
February 0.1241 0.1198 0.1220
March 0.1259 0.1205 0.1235
April 0.1269 0.1218 0.1250
May 0.1280 0.1171 0.1221
June 0.1273 0.1188 0.1240
July 0.1301 0.1253 0.1284
August 0.1343 0.1281 0.1316
September 0.1326 0.1267 0.1298
October 0.1332 0.1288 0.1310
November 0.1346 0.1291 0.1318
December 0.1349 0.1319 0.1334