YEARLY HIGH
1.3054 BAM
YEARLY LOW
1.1914 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2451 BAM

2017 LYD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1140 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2863 to the December average rate of 1.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3054 was down 2.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3350, 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 6,527 BAM
2016 Average 6,401 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 5,957 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.77 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2971
1.1960
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 1.2757, compared to 1.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0350 BAM (High: 1.3021 / Low: 1.2671). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 BAM (High: 1.2305 / Low: 1.2068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0350
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2991), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-0.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2863
2016 Avg (January) 1.2991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3054 1.2749 1.2863
February 1.3028 1.2706 1.2887
March 1.3021 1.2671 1.2836
April 1.2977 1.2671 1.2869
May 1.2805 1.2455 1.2599
June 1.2575 1.2238 1.2488
July 1.2405 1.2130 1.2265
August 1.2208 1.1920 1.2112
September 1.2211 1.1914 1.2045
October 1.2305 1.2068 1.2152
November 1.2345 1.2035 1.2197
December 1.2251 1.1989 1.2100