YEARLY HIGH
8.5421 BWP
YEARLY LOW
7.4114 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8914 BWP

2016 LYD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 8.5421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.4114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1307 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3139 to the December average rate of 7.4982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5421 was up 4.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.1687, 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 42,711 BWP
2015 Average 37,297 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 37,057 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,653.59 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.3955
7.4166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BWP 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 8.1467, compared to 7.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7293 BWP (High: 8.5421 / Low: 7.8128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 BWP (High: 7.5812 / Low: 7.4114).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7293
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2806 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 8.1979) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.1641), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0338 (+14.43%).

2016 Avg (May) 8.1979
2015 Avg (May) 7.1641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5108 8.1220 8.3139
February 8.3502 8.0563 8.2001
March 8.2990 7.9459 8.0985
April 8.2071 7.8808 8.0018
May 8.5421 7.8128 8.1979
June 8.4153 7.8549 8.0680
July 7.9793 7.6844 7.7873
August 7.8035 7.4441 7.6023
September 7.8921 7.5409 7.7056
October 7.7650 7.5090 7.6360
November 7.7461 7.4317 7.5871
December 7.5812 7.4114 7.4982