YEARLY HIGH
52.3969 AFN
YEARLY LOW
45.4719 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1085 AFN

2016 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 52.3969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 45.4719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9250 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.5051 to the December average rate of 46.3920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.3969 was up 5.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.7194, 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 261,984 AFN
2015 Average 225,444 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 227,359 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,625.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

51.6224
45.9165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AFN 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 50.3237, compared to 47.8933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.4126 AFN (High: 52.3969 / Low: 49.9843). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7046 AFN (High: 47.3411 / Low: 46.6365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4126
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7046

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 1.1419 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 51.1469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 43.0004), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1466 (+18.95%).

2016 Avg (May) 51.1469
2015 Avg (May) 43.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3012 48.9615 49.5051
February 50.8945 49.1223 50.0725
March 50.2497 49.0659 49.7566
April 51.1622 50.2318 50.7081
May 52.3969 49.9843 51.1469
June 51.8198 49.6781 50.7530
July 50.2099 49.2696 49.6111
August 49.6380 47.5084 48.7508
September 48.9210 47.5660 48.3182
October 47.8815 46.9802 47.2960
November 47.3411 46.6365 46.9915
December 46.9886 45.4719 46.3920