2016 LYD to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |