YEARLY HIGH
4.9940 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.6727 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8096 CNY

2016 LYD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 4.9940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 4.6727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3214 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7383 to the December average rate of 4.8348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9940 was down 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1840, 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 24,970 CNY
2015 Average 23,100 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 23,363 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,606.80 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8799
4.7113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CNY 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 4.7879, compared to 4.8312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2377 CNY (High: 4.9940 / Low: 4.7564). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 CNY (High: 4.8552 / Low: 4.8105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2377
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 4.8658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3438 (+7.60%).

2016 Avg (May) 4.8658
2015 Avg (May) 4.5221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8258 4.6882 4.7383
February 4.8320 4.7011 4.7614
March 4.7806 4.6727 4.7253
April 4.8594 4.7423 4.7991
May 4.9940 4.7564 4.8658
June 4.9432 4.7998 4.8374
July 4.8856 4.7877 4.8215
August 4.8496 4.7875 4.8176
September 4.8568 4.8073 4.8361
October 4.8552 4.8105 4.8301
November 4.8756 4.8194 4.8471
December 4.8797 4.8014 4.8348