YEARLY HIGH
253.3074 NGN
YEARLY LOW
142.1877 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.9865 NGN

2016 LYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 253.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 142.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.1197 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.6891 to the December average rate of 219.8331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 253.3074 was up 60.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 157.4117, 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 1,266,537 NGN
2015 Average 728,419 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 710,939 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555,598.29 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

242.5921
134.6979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NGN 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 148.8758, compared to 223.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.2215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.8758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 62.6855 NGN (High: 208.0687 / Low: 145.3832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2048 NGN (High: 148.8617 / Low: 145.6569).

June Spread (Volatile) ±62.6855
April Spread (Stable) ±3.2048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.7696 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 233.6010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 145.2779), the exchange rate shifted by +88.3230 (+60.80%).

2016 Avg (August) 233.6010
2015 Avg (August) 145.2779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.9928 142.1877 143.6891
February 146.1698 142.3548 144.6711
March 146.2838 142.7881 144.5598
April 148.8617 145.6569 147.4631
May 151.6608 144.8002 148.3491
June 208.0687 145.3832 164.5226
July 233.4094 203.0488 211.3142
August 253.3074 225.6996 233.6010
September 228.9009 224.8110 226.8314
October 227.9938 223.1798 224.7200
November 225.5441 219.9135 222.2842
December 222.6157 211.4220 219.8331