YEARLY HIGH
0.5914 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4893 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5360 GBP

2016 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.5914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1021 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5011 to the December average rate of 0.5597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5914 was up 6.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5533, 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 2,957 GBP
2015 Average 2,411 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,447 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.60 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5896
0.4931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GBP 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 0.5113, compared to 0.5607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0616 GBP (High: 0.5522 / Low: 0.4906). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 GBP (High: 0.5672 / Low: 0.5513).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.5816) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1005 (+20.90%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.5816
2015 Avg (October) 0.4810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5141 0.4893 0.5011
February 0.5256 0.4949 0.5082
March 0.5214 0.5006 0.5094
April 0.5293 0.5098 0.5180
May 0.5258 0.5006 0.5137
June 0.5522 0.4906 0.5175
July 0.5660 0.5397 0.5492
August 0.5615 0.5416 0.5535
September 0.5604 0.5389 0.5513
October 0.5914 0.5586 0.5816
November 0.5826 0.5610 0.5690
December 0.5672 0.5513 0.5597