YEARLY HIGH
47.9919 BTN
YEARLY LOW
42.7077 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.7289 BTN

2017 LYD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 47.9919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 42.7077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2842 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5901 to the December average rate of 47.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.9919 was down 6.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.5069, 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 239,960 BTN
2016 Average 243,264 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 213,539 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,420.88 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.8017
45.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BTN 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 46.4063, compared to 47.0515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.4063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.4240 BTN (High: 47.1317 / Low: 42.7077). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6118 BTN (High: 47.3963 / Low: 46.7845).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4240
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7897 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 47.2552) against the same month in 2016 (average: 48.3919), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1367 (-2.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 47.2552
2016 Avg (September) 48.3919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9504 47.0090 47.5901
February 47.6573 46.4937 47.0515
March 46.9421 45.5494 46.2618
April 45.8143 45.1728 45.4740
May 46.4080 45.3903 45.8847
June 46.4345 45.8114 46.1760
July 47.1738 46.1916 46.5906
August 47.1317 42.7077 46.3977
September 47.9919 46.7135 47.2552
October 47.8724 47.1608 47.5410
November 47.8250 47.0780 47.4604
December 47.3963 46.7845 47.0642