YEARLY HIGH
0.5803 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5401 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5575 GBP

2017 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.5803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5661 to the December average rate of 0.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5803 was down 1.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5914, 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 2,901 GBP
2016 Average 2,681 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,700 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.06 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5706
0.5443
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 0.5609, compared to 0.5541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0273 GBP (High: 0.5674 / Low: 0.5401). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GBP (High: 0.5491 / Low: 0.5411).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5661) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0650 (+12.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5661
2016 Avg (January) 0.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5803 0.5557 0.5661
February 0.5668 0.5523 0.5623
March 0.5760 0.5598 0.5685
April 0.5672 0.5450 0.5574
May 0.5604 0.5458 0.5513
June 0.5652 0.5489 0.5599
July 0.5634 0.5489 0.5555
August 0.5718 0.5533 0.5646
September 0.5674 0.5401 0.5512
October 0.5593 0.5417 0.5533
November 0.5607 0.5446 0.5536
December 0.5491 0.5411 0.5465