YEARLY HIGH
0.2301 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.2111 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2189 KWD

2016 LYD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.2301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2194 to the December average rate of 0.2133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2301 was down 6.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2459, 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 1,150 KWD
2015 Average 1,108 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.82 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2259
0.2122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to KWD 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 0.2210, compared to 0.2168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0103 KWD (High: 0.2301 / Low: 0.2198). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 KWD (High: 0.2192 / Low: 0.2172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2247) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.75%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2247
2015 Avg (May) 0.2209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2235 0.2173 0.2194
February 0.2201 0.2151 0.2181
March 0.2217 0.2155 0.2188
April 0.2257 0.2210 0.2235
May 0.2301 0.2198 0.2247
June 0.2268 0.2190 0.2215
July 0.2205 0.2168 0.2181
August 0.2196 0.2174 0.2185
September 0.2192 0.2172 0.2184
October 0.2194 0.2157 0.2172
November 0.2174 0.2135 0.2152
December 0.2153 0.2111 0.2133