YEARLY HIGH
1247.2685 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1114.3361 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1170.5430 BIF

2016 LYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 1247.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1114.3361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.9324 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1127.1289 to the December average rate of 1169.8044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1247.2685 was down 5.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 1314.4997, 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 6,236,342 BIF
2015 Average 5,769,338 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,571,681 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664,661.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1214.0595
1119.2261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BIF 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 1147.9364, compared to 1193.1496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1147.9364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1193.1496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 105.9880 BIF (High: 1247.2685 / Low: 1141.2805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.3149 BIF (High: 1213.4976 / Low: 1196.1827).

June Spread (Volatile) ±105.9880
September Spread (Stable) ±17.3149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.7931 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1178.9229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1145.9325), the exchange rate shifted by +32.9904 (+2.88%).

2016 Avg (June) 1178.9229
2015 Avg (June) 1145.9325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1142.5394 1114.3361 1127.1289
February 1147.7801 1119.5664 1134.2664
March 1151.3769 1115.8768 1134.2389
April 1165.4626 1129.8323 1151.1185
May 1186.0286 1129.8288 1161.9429
June 1247.2685 1141.2805 1178.9229
July 1212.7072 1186.9420 1197.2507
August 1212.0313 1190.5491 1204.1606
September 1213.4976 1196.1827 1206.1567
October 1212.7099 1188.4228 1196.9277
November 1199.7024 1167.9420 1184.5975
December 1185.5038 1158.2014 1169.8044