YEARLY HIGH
15.2227 MDL
YEARLY LOW
13.7812 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4025 MDL

2016 LYD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 15.2227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 13.7812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4415 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6711 to the December average rate of 14.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.2227 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.0400, 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 76,114 MDL
2015 Average 69,027 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 68,906 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,207.65 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.8265
13.9780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MDL 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 14.5751, compared to 14.2298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.7926 MDL (High: 15.0514 / Low: 14.2588). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1157 MDL (High: 14.3646 / Low: 14.2490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7926
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 14.7558) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.0912), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6646 (+12.72%).

2016 Avg (May) 14.7558
2015 Avg (May) 13.0912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0514 14.2588 14.6711
February 14.8059 14.3689 14.5954
March 14.5787 14.2618 14.3592
April 14.7465 14.2884 14.5511
May 15.2227 14.4727 14.7558
June 14.9415 14.3622 14.5180
July 14.4276 14.1554 14.2791
August 14.3537 14.1983 14.2841
September 14.3646 14.2490 14.3031
October 14.3368 14.1764 14.2586
November 14.3024 14.0978 14.2054
December 14.2209 13.7812 14.0487