YEARLY HIGH
16.5998 ETB
YEARLY LOW
15.1779 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8138 ETB

2016 LYD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 16.5998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 15.1779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4219 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3344 to the December average rate of 15.6363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.5998 was down 1.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.9113, 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 82,999 ETB
2015 Average 76,178 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 75,890 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,109.43 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.2426
15.2518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ETB 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 15.7532, compared to 15.8745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7929 ETB (High: 16.5998 / Low: 15.8069). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1428 ETB (High: 16.0983 / Low: 15.9555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7929
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1428

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1745 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 16.1600) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1300 (+7.52%).

2016 Avg (May) 16.1600
2015 Avg (May) 15.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6230 15.1779 15.3344
February 15.6610 15.2409 15.4998
March 15.7937 15.3052 15.5394
April 16.1532 15.7825 15.9706
May 16.5998 15.8069 16.1600
June 16.3335 15.8696 16.0150
July 16.0783 15.7425 15.8557
August 16.0869 15.8822 15.9852
September 16.0983 15.9555 16.0198
October 16.1446 15.7986 15.9390
November 16.0050 15.6118 15.8109
December 15.7670 15.4635 15.6363