YEARLY HIGH
1.2513 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.0877 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1610 AZN

2016 LYD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.2513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1636 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1434 to the December average rate of 1.2372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2513 was up 10.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1312, 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 6,256 AZN
2015 Average 3,754 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,439 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 817.80 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2493
1.1044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to AZN 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 1.1374, compared to 1.1846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0721 AZN (High: 1.2037 / Low: 1.1317). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 AZN (High: 1.2031 / Low: 1.1789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3865 (+45.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2372
2015 Avg (December) 0.8507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1823 1.1197 1.1434
February 1.1766 1.1239 1.1497
March 1.2037 1.1317 1.1730
April 1.1350 1.1049 1.1237
May 1.1468 1.0877 1.1182
June 1.1390 1.0947 1.1164
July 1.1645 1.1179 1.1315
August 1.1973 1.1499 1.1769
September 1.2031 1.1789 1.1914
October 1.1856 1.1429 1.1619
November 1.2258 1.1779 1.2085
December 1.2513 1.2221 1.2372