YEARLY HIGH
876.0909 IQD
YEARLY LOW
817.1473 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
842.4356 IQD

2017 LYD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 876.0909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 817.1473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9435 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 825.2674 to the December average rate of 871.9752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 876.0909 was down 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 900.0960, 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 4,380,454 IQD
2016 Average 4,125,969 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 4,085,737 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,717.72 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

876.7632
819.3076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to IQD 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 828.9318, compared to 855.9394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 828.9318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 855.9394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 27.8903 IQD (High: 872.2091 / Low: 844.3188). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1647 IQD (High: 876.0909 / Low: 864.9262).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.8903
December Spread (Stable) ±11.1647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.6705 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 871.9752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 821.1433), the exchange rate shifted by +50.8319 (+6.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 871.9752
2016 Avg (December) 821.1433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 831.4097 817.5844 825.2674
February 837.0045 822.7344 828.9057
March 834.0175 817.1473 824.0956
April 837.3559 817.6827 825.2624
May 845.3760 823.6514 832.8544
June 847.3118 829.2928 837.2052
July 854.5650 833.6516 843.3881
August 865.6617 844.5612 853.7709
September 864.4223 851.8768 859.5332
October 861.5733 845.7633 852.8628
November 872.2091 844.3188 854.1061
December 876.0909 864.9262 871.9752