YEARLY HIGH
2.7990 AED
YEARLY LOW
2.5393 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6605 AED

2016 LYD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 2.7990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.5393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2597 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6510 to the December average rate of 2.5643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7990 was down 8.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0704, 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 13,995 AED
2015 Average 13,529 AED
Yearly Trough Low 12,697 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298.31 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7545
2.5470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AED 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 2.6910, compared to 2.6299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1268 AED (High: 2.7990 / Low: 2.6722). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 AED (High: 2.6721 / Low: 2.6489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1268
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.7372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+1.90%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.7372
2015 Avg (May) 2.6862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6940 2.6245 2.6510
February 2.6998 2.6275 2.6708
March 2.6999 2.6337 2.6687
April 2.7477 2.6879 2.7211
May 2.7990 2.6722 2.7372
June 2.7574 2.6626 2.6974
July 2.6834 2.6325 2.6528
August 2.6769 2.6467 2.6610
September 2.6721 2.6489 2.6619
October 2.6729 2.6171 2.6375
November 2.6402 2.5692 2.6021
December 2.5909 2.5393 2.5643