YEARLY HIGH
0.9770 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9050 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9367 AUD

2017 LYD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.9770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.9050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9375 to the December average rate of 0.9575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9770 was down 7.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0594, 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 4,885 AUD
2016 Average 4,873 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,525 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.40 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9647
0.9106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AUD 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 0.9357, compared to 0.9377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0395 AUD (High: 0.9694 / Low: 0.9299). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AUD (High: 0.9246 / Low: 0.9068).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9575
2016 Avg (December) 0.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9633 0.9248 0.9375
February 0.9246 0.9068 0.9151
March 0.9289 0.9050 0.9204
April 0.9494 0.9202 0.9343
May 0.9655 0.9377 0.9584
June 0.9694 0.9299 0.9487
July 0.9472 0.9079 0.9262
August 0.9336 0.9146 0.9241
September 0.9344 0.9095 0.9208
October 0.9568 0.9253 0.9376
November 0.9742 0.9433 0.9602
December 0.9770 0.9413 0.9575