YEARLY HIGH
1298.5462 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1158.8259 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1237.5048 BIF

2017 LYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1298.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1158.8259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.7203 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1174.2518 to the December average rate of 1288.3440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1298.5462 was up 4.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 1247.2685, 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 6,492,731 BIF
2016 Average 5,853,179 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,794,129 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698,601.48 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1299.7532
1162.8426
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 1199.4117, compared to 1275.5979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1199.4117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1275.5979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 45.3579 BIF (High: 1268.3455 / Low: 1222.9877). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5140 BIF (High: 1241.9125 / Low: 1228.3985).

July Spread (Volatile) ±45.3579
June Spread (Stable) ±13.5140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3687 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1285.0186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1184.5975), the exchange rate shifted by +100.4211 (+8.48%).

2017 Avg (November) 1285.0186
2016 Avg (November) 1184.5975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1196.2143 1158.8259 1174.2518
February 1199.7249 1180.5175 1187.9459
March 1203.4896 1177.4516 1189.9266
April 1205.9753 1188.8118 1195.6735
May 1236.3899 1197.3671 1213.0781
June 1241.9125 1228.3985 1235.5944
July 1268.3455 1222.9877 1246.6796
August 1280.4982 1264.2355 1271.6445
September 1290.3144 1257.9081 1281.1348
October 1293.0192 1271.9059 1280.7661
November 1298.5462 1272.2377 1285.0186
December 1298.2193 1280.5614 1288.3440