YEARLY HIGH
1.0539 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9224 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9598 CAD

2016 LYD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.9224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1316 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0240 to the December average rate of 0.9322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0539 was up 3.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0169, 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 5,270 CAD
2015 Average 4,707 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,612 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.77 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0332
0.9230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CAD 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 0.9748, compared to 0.9447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0744 CAD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 0.9256). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 CAD (High: 0.9424 / Low: 0.9224).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+4.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0240
2015 Avg (January) 0.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0539 0.9998 1.0240
February 1.0234 0.9714 1.0027
March 0.9779 0.9444 0.9604
April 0.9780 0.9324 0.9506
May 1.0000 0.9256 0.9646
June 0.9833 0.9306 0.9469
July 0.9543 0.9311 0.9411
August 0.9543 0.9289 0.9417
September 0.9608 0.9308 0.9488
October 0.9609 0.9368 0.9513
November 0.9657 0.9401 0.9532
December 0.9424 0.9224 0.9322