2017 LYD to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LYD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LYD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 35.0790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 29.5216.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5574 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4354 to the December average rate of 34.8155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.0790 was up 7.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.6316, 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 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.7398, compared to 34.0866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3467 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.3072 GMD (High: 34.8250 / Low: 33.5178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5564 GMD (High: 35.0790 / Low: 34.5226).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 34.8155) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.8912), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9243 (+16.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8230 | 29.5216 | 30.4354 |
| February | 31.4326 | 30.5351 | 30.9876 |
| March | 31.9853 | 31.0574 | 31.3817 |
| April | 32.2372 | 31.5800 | 31.8531 |
| May | 33.1264 | 32.1341 | 32.8345 |
| June | 33.3319 | 32.6297 | 32.9468 |
| July | 33.8294 | 32.8929 | 33.2616 |
| August | 33.9752 | 33.0146 | 33.5850 |
| September | 34.1026 | 33.4234 | 33.7903 |
| October | 34.8250 | 33.5178 | 34.3797 |
| November | 34.9892 | 34.2391 | 34.6874 |
| December | 35.0790 | 34.5226 | 34.8155 |