YEARLY HIGH
1206.5733 CDF
YEARLY LOW
804.5492 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1048.1672 CDF

2017 LYD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1206.5733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 804.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 402.0242 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 848.6395 to the December average rate of 1155.8954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1206.5733 was up 45.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 830.4326, 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 6,032,867 CDF
2016 Average 3,503,041 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,022,746 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,010,120.79 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1196.5698
817.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CDF 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 948.9445, compared to 1147.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 198.4454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 948.9445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1147.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 126.1450 CDF (High: 1188.8138 / Low: 1062.6689). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1986 CDF (High: 1150.3166 / Low: 1135.1180).

July Spread (Volatile) ±126.1450
October Spread (Stable) ±15.1986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 20.1403 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.1403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1164.9397) against the same month in 2016 (average: 707.6313), the exchange rate shifted by +457.3084 (+64.63%).

2017 Avg (August) 1164.9397
2016 Avg (August) 707.6313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 890.8279 804.5492 848.6395
February 918.2016 868.9022 893.0001
March 955.3875 916.8013 932.9788
April 993.5421 949.0254 970.1196
May 1025.6355 994.7881 1007.2475
June 1067.3580 1022.3259 1041.6813
July 1188.8138 1062.6689 1123.8779
August 1206.5733 1123.5692 1164.9397
September 1155.9476 1135.3799 1144.7995
October 1150.3166 1135.1180 1144.7675
November 1161.3914 1140.7403 1150.0591
December 1173.9603 1143.6996 1155.8954