YEARLY HIGH
13.6496 EGP
YEARLY LOW
5.5880 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2258 EGP

2016 LYD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 13.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 5.5880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0616 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6516 to the December average rate of 12.8506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 127.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.6496 was up 125.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.0637, 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 68,248 EGP
2015 Average 28,378 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 27,940 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,307.82 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.5705
4.9317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to EGP 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 6.1943, compared to 8.2574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.4068 EGP (High: 12.7349 / Low: 6.3281). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0564 EGP (High: 6.4569 / Low: 6.4005).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.8506) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6462), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2044 (+127.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.8506
2015 Avg (December) 5.6462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7441 5.5880 5.6516
February 5.7548 5.6087 5.6946
March 6.5463 5.6125 6.1100
April 6.6417 6.4971 6.5770
May 6.7650 6.4590 6.6156
June 6.6654 6.3972 6.5169
July 6.4876 6.3653 6.4124
August 6.4691 6.3988 6.4308
September 6.4569 6.4005 6.4316
October 6.4597 6.3234 6.3734
November 12.7349 6.3281 11.0456
December 13.6496 12.5038 12.8506