YEARLY HIGH
32.6316 GMD
YEARLY LOW
28.1329 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4106 GMD

2016 LYD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 32.6316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 28.1329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4988 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5109 to the December average rate of 29.8912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.6316 was down 9.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.0893, 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 163,158 GMD
2015 Average 151,797 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 140,664 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,493.90 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.1946
28.1760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GMD 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 30.2553, compared to 30.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.5658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0088 GMD (High: 31.3195 / Low: 28.3107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2871 GMD (High: 31.0313 / Low: 30.7442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2871

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 31.8597) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.4681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3916 (+1.24%).

2016 Avg (May) 31.8597
2015 Avg (May) 31.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.0441 28.1329 28.5109
February 29.0401 28.2347 28.6985
March 31.3195 28.3107 29.5149
April 31.8682 31.3251 31.6046
May 32.6316 31.0839 31.8597
June 32.0027 31.0166 31.3434
July 31.0920 30.6164 30.8293
August 31.0769 30.7245 30.9046
September 31.0313 30.7442 30.8792
October 30.9834 30.3828 30.6380
November 30.6241 29.7608 30.2527
December 30.3889 29.5216 29.8912