YEARLY HIGH
14.1265 MDL
YEARLY LOW
12.4396 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2417 MDL

2017 LYD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 14.1265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 12.4396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6869 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0219 to the December average rate of 12.5843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.1265 was down 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.2227, 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 70,633 MDL
2016 Average 72,008 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 62,198 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,434.59 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.1657
12.4405
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 13.6140, compared to 12.8694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.5754 MDL (High: 13.5988 / Low: 13.0234). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1870 MDL (High: 13.1061 / Low: 12.9191).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5754
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.0219) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.6711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6492 (-4.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.0219
2016 Avg (January) 14.6711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1265 13.7819 14.0219
February 14.0795 13.8837 13.9908
March 13.9830 13.6500 13.8067
April 13.7139 13.5134 13.6105
May 13.5988 13.0234 13.2086
June 13.1061 12.9191 13.0456
July 13.2491 12.9191 13.0860
August 13.1442 12.9512 13.0694
September 13.0692 12.7421 12.9662
October 12.8402 12.5690 12.7182
November 12.9488 12.5903 12.7925
December 12.6666 12.4396 12.5843