YEARLY HIGH
0.0129 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0115 LYD

2016 ISK to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0107 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0129 was up 18.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65 LYD
2015 Average 52 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 52 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.50 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0129
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 LYD (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LYD (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0119).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+18.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0127
2015 Avg (December) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0108 0.0104 0.0107
February 0.0110 0.0106 0.0107
March 0.0110 0.0106 0.0109
April 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0112 0.0105 0.0109
June 0.0112 0.0107 0.0110
July 0.0115 0.0112 0.0114
August 0.0119 0.0115 0.0117
September 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
October 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
November 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
December 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127