YEARLY HIGH
1.4793 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3885 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4364 BBD

2017 LYD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.4793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.3885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0907 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3982 to the December average rate of 1.4651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4793 was down 2.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,396 BBD
2016 Average 7,244 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,943 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 453.62 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4746
1.3912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BBD 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 1.4118, compared to 1.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0423 BBD (High: 1.4708 / Low: 1.4286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 BBD (High: 1.4694 / Low: 1.4514).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.4677) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+1.26%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.4677
2016 Avg (September) 1.4494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4082 1.3885 1.3982
February 1.4121 1.3920 1.4029
March 1.4137 1.3939 1.4031
April 1.4226 1.4003 1.4090
May 1.4356 1.4125 1.4245
June 1.4425 1.4224 1.4331
July 1.4708 1.4286 1.4454
August 1.4748 1.4500 1.4630
September 1.4793 1.4500 1.4677
October 1.4694 1.4514 1.4607
November 1.4748 1.4493 1.4639
December 1.4721 1.4536 1.4651