YEARLY HIGH
41.0465 MKD
YEARLY LOW
37.4509 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2061 MKD

2017 LYD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 37.4509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5956 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4522 to the December average rate of 38.0830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.0465 was down 2.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.0489, 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 205,233 MKD
2016 Average 201,485 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 187,254 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,978.16 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.8791
37.6581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to MKD 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 40.1724, compared to 38.2399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.1724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.1120 MKD (High: 40.9921 / Low: 39.8801). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6431 MKD (High: 38.3628 / Low: 37.7196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8570 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 40.4522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.9028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4506 (-1.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 40.4522
2016 Avg (January) 40.9028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0465 40.1232 40.4522
February 41.0111 39.9920 40.6107
March 40.9921 39.8801 40.4657
April 40.7932 39.8860 40.5096
May 40.1147 39.2459 39.6526
June 39.5744 38.5843 39.3435
July 39.1015 38.1749 38.6077
August 38.5049 37.4509 38.1761
September 38.4672 37.5103 37.9266
October 38.7232 37.8846 38.2670
November 38.8220 37.8784 38.3788
December 38.3628 37.7196 38.0830