YEARLY HIGH
1.3350 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.2478 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2802 BAM

2016 LYD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1.3350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 1.2478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0873 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2991 to the December average rate of 1.2964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3350 was down 6.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4265, 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 6,675 BAM
2015 Average 6,490 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 6,239 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.26 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3024
1.2618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BAM 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 1.2836, compared to 1.2769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0873 BAM (High: 1.3350 / Low: 1.2478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 BAM (High: 1.2736 / Low: 1.2594).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.2901) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+0.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.2901
2015 Avg (May) 1.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3275 1.2833 1.2991
February 1.3022 1.2534 1.2806
March 1.3087 1.2584 1.2762
April 1.2940 1.2561 1.2779
May 1.3350 1.2478 1.2901
June 1.3166 1.2570 1.2776
July 1.2874 1.2669 1.2766
August 1.2794 1.2535 1.2653
September 1.2736 1.2594 1.2652
October 1.2842 1.2606 1.2731
November 1.3051 1.2544 1.2846
December 1.3087 1.2799 1.2964