YEARLY HIGH
5.1783 BOB
YEARLY LOW
4.7936 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9825 BOB

2017 LYD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 5.1783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3847 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8362 to the December average rate of 5.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1783 was down 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2530, 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 25,892 BOB
2016 Average 24,982 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 23,968 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,923.73 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1523
4.8074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BOB 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 4.8924, compared to 5.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1470 BOB (High: 5.0828 / Low: 4.9357). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0518 BOB (High: 4.9923 / Low: 4.9405).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1470
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0518

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 0.0729 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.1235) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1108 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.1235
2016 Avg (September) 5.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8730 4.7936 4.8362
February 4.8875 4.8308 4.8554
March 4.8974 4.8139 4.8573
April 4.9262 4.8542 4.8864
May 4.9991 4.9159 4.9462
June 4.9923 4.9405 4.9730
July 5.0828 4.9357 5.0239
August 5.1332 5.0416 5.0922
September 5.1783 5.0804 5.1235
October 5.0850 5.0242 5.0506
November 5.1349 5.0250 5.0817
December 5.0969 5.0443 5.0642