YEARLY HIGH
94.9617 JMD
YEARLY LOW
86.0550 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.5846 JMD

2016 LYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 94.9617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 86.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9067 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.9427 to the December average rate of 89.9979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 94.9617 was down 1.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.1434, 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 474,809 JMD
2015 Average 430,094 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 430,275 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,533.55 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.8572
86.4050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to JMD 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 89.6520, compared to 91.5171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.6520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.5171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 4.9132 JMD (High: 94.9617 / Low: 90.0485). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1078 JMD (High: 92.7768 / Low: 91.6691).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.9132
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1078

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 92.1668) against the same month in 2015 (average: 84.4887), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6780 (+9.09%).

2016 Avg (May) 92.1668
2015 Avg (May) 84.4887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.8432 86.0550 86.9427
February 89.1592 86.5880 88.1380
March 89.4307 87.1551 88.2853
April 91.8565 89.1193 90.3617
May 94.9617 90.0485 92.1668
June 93.6750 91.2049 92.0175
July 92.4093 90.6109 91.3501
August 92.3900 91.1397 91.8389
September 92.7768 91.6691 92.3195
October 92.6641 91.4750 92.1011
November 92.7865 90.1871 91.4952
December 90.8195 89.2957 89.9979