YEARLY HIGH
0.9778 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8892 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9318 CAD

2017 LYD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.9778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.8892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9235 to the December average rate of 0.9346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9778 was down 7.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0539, 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 4,889 CAD
2016 Average 4,798 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,446 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.98 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9750
0.8956
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 0.9418, compared to 0.9217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0476 CAD (High: 0.9745 / Low: 0.9270). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 CAD (High: 0.9435 / Low: 0.9330).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9684) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+0.40%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9684
2016 Avg (May) 0.9646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9363 0.9121 0.9235
February 0.9324 0.9116 0.9194
March 0.9435 0.9330 0.9389
April 0.9671 0.9298 0.9468
May 0.9778 0.9591 0.9684
June 0.9745 0.9270 0.9538
July 0.9343 0.9069 0.9176
August 0.9358 0.9112 0.9221
September 0.9156 0.8892 0.9023
October 0.9449 0.9057 0.9201
November 0.9500 0.9188 0.9338
December 0.9435 0.9219 0.9346