YEARLY HIGH
0.6837 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6377 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6545 EUR

2016 LYD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.6837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.6377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6643 to the December average rate of 0.6628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6837 was down 6.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7307, 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 3,419 EUR
2015 Average 3,319 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,189 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.91 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6660
0.6447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to EUR 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 0.6562, compared to 0.6527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0460 EUR (High: 0.6837 / Low: 0.6377). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 EUR (High: 0.6519 / Low: 0.6429).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6599
2015 Avg (May) 0.6555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6793 0.6551 0.6643
February 0.6670 0.6412 0.6547
March 0.6697 0.6426 0.6521
April 0.6615 0.6423 0.6533
May 0.6837 0.6377 0.6599
June 0.6732 0.6421 0.6531
July 0.6583 0.6472 0.6525
August 0.6540 0.6396 0.6467
September 0.6519 0.6429 0.6465
October 0.6570 0.6439 0.6508
November 0.6685 0.6405 0.6568
December 0.6721 0.6530 0.6628