YEARLY HIGH
0.3772 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3404 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3598 LYD

2016 ILS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.3772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.3404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3510 to the December average rate of 0.3738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3772 was up 3.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,886 LYD
2015 Average 1,749 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,702 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.09 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3761
0.3487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 0.3537, compared to 0.3659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0210 LYD (High: 0.3614 / Low: 0.3404). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 LYD (High: 0.3685 / Low: 0.3639).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+4.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3738
2015 Avg (December) 0.3581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3560 0.3424 0.3510
February 0.3572 0.3483 0.3522
March 0.3632 0.3512 0.3562
April 0.3621 0.3543 0.3579
May 0.3614 0.3404 0.3520
June 0.3576 0.3449 0.3529
July 0.3633 0.3533 0.3592
August 0.3660 0.3593 0.3636
September 0.3685 0.3639 0.3666
October 0.3680 0.3625 0.3648
November 0.3712 0.3640 0.3675
December 0.3772 0.3713 0.3738