YEARLY HIGH
95.7769 ISK
YEARLY LOW
77.2694 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
87.5197 ISK

2016 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 95.7769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 77.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5075 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.7925 to the December average rate of 78.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 95.7769 was down 13.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 110.5859, 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 478,885 ISK
2015 Average 485,578 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 386,347 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,537.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

95.3096
77.1045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ISK 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 92.2230, compared to 82.8165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.2230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.8165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 6.1066 ISK (High: 95.3063 / Low: 89.1997). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4235 ISK (High: 83.9842 / Low: 82.5607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.1066
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4235

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.5369 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 93.7925) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.1139), the exchange rate shifted by -12.3214 (-11.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 93.7925
2015 Avg (January) 106.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.7769 92.7389 93.7925
February 94.2981 91.3220 93.0708
March 94.3913 90.5604 91.9695
April 92.8592 90.1942 91.8090
May 95.3063 89.1997 92.1347
June 93.5769 89.0176 90.5615
July 89.6827 86.5858 88.0680
August 87.2498 84.3125 85.5311
September 83.9842 82.5607 83.2111
October 83.0681 80.6575 81.9335
November 80.2848 78.8380 79.5337
December 79.7454 77.2694 78.6216