YEARLY HIGH
0.7317 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6834 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7068 CHF

2017 LYD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.7317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.6834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7045 to the December average rate of 0.7226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7317 was down 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7562, 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 3,659 CHF
2016 Average 3,567 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,417 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.56 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7288
0.6905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CHF 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 0.7019, compared to 0.7118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0282 CHF (High: 0.7312 / Low: 0.7031). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 CHF (High: 0.7082 / Low: 0.7020).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.7256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.7256
2016 Avg (November) 0.7057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7127 0.6967 0.7045
February 0.7108 0.6943 0.7028
March 0.7093 0.6948 0.7030
April 0.7082 0.7020 0.7051
May 0.7138 0.6941 0.7020
June 0.6985 0.6840 0.6937
July 0.7115 0.6834 0.6938
August 0.7117 0.6970 0.7058
September 0.7177 0.6921 0.7059
October 0.7312 0.7031 0.7173
November 0.7317 0.7169 0.7256
December 0.7282 0.7156 0.7226