YEARLY HIGH
2.9379 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.6511 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7805 ILS

2016 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2.9379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2.6511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2868 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8495 to the December average rate of 2.6755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9379 was down 11.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3083, 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 14,690 ILS
2015 Average 14,314 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 13,256 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,433.88 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8669
2.6581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ILS 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 2.8277, compared to 2.7334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1708 ILS (High: 2.9379 / Low: 2.7671). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 ILS (High: 2.7482 / Low: 2.7139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1708
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.8414) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+0.57%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.8414
2015 Avg (May) 2.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9203 2.8091 2.8495
February 2.8709 2.7999 2.8391
March 2.8476 2.7530 2.8077
April 2.8227 2.7613 2.7943
May 2.9379 2.7671 2.8414
June 2.8995 2.7964 2.8340
July 2.8307 2.7525 2.7843
August 2.7834 2.7319 2.7501
September 2.7482 2.7139 2.7281
October 2.7585 2.7172 2.7413
November 2.7476 2.6937 2.7211
December 2.6931 2.6511 2.6755