YEARLY HIGH
10.6030 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.7822 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5600 LSL

2017 LYD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 10.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 8.7822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8209 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4625 to the December average rate of 9.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6030 was down 12.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1555, 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 53,015 LSL
2016 Average 53,269 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 43,911 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,104.33 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4545
8.9271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to LSL 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 9.3236, compared to 9.7964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0520 LSL (High: 10.0952 / Low: 9.0432). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2512 LSL (High: 9.5755 / Low: 9.3244).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0520
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.3272) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4237 (+4.28%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.3272
2016 Avg (November) 9.9035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5755 9.3244 9.4625
February 9.4567 9.0520 9.2708
March 9.4189 8.7822 9.0544
April 9.7860 9.1643 9.4879
May 9.6545 9.2025 9.4349
June 9.3567 9.0571 9.2311
July 9.6554 9.3250 9.4805
August 9.8706 9.4542 9.6840
September 9.9295 9.4308 9.6516
October 10.3623 9.7645 10.0035
November 10.6030 10.0352 10.3272
December 10.0952 9.0432 9.6313