YEARLY HIGH
13.3689 EGP
YEARLY LOW
10.9980 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8043 EGP

2017 LYD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 13.3689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 10.9980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3709 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0207 to the December average rate of 13.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.3689 was down 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.6496, 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 66,845 EGP
2016 Average 36,148 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54,990 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,854.73 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.1620
11.8053
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 12.6505, compared to 12.9581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.2622 EGP (High: 13.2602 / Low: 10.9980). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1568 EGP (High: 12.9672 / Low: 12.8104).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2622
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.0207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6516), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3691 (+130.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.0207
2016 Avg (January) 5.6516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3689 12.4703 13.0207
February 13.2602 10.9980 11.9183
March 12.8913 11.3278 12.3734
April 12.8846 12.6021 12.7312
May 12.9799 12.7829 12.8841
June 13.0792 12.8019 12.9750
July 13.1631 12.7657 12.9479
August 13.0808 12.8786 12.9835
September 13.0516 12.7893 12.9496
October 12.9672 12.8104 12.8880
November 13.0433 12.7866 12.9307
December 13.1539 12.9558 13.0490