YEARLY HIGH
269.3604 NGN
YEARLY LOW
211.9970 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.8567 NGN

2017 LYD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 269.3604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 211.9970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3634 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.8466 to the December average rate of 263.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 269.3604 was up 6.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 253.3074, 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 1,346,802 NGN
2016 Average 930,827 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,059,985 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,816.93 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

268.0264
214.3757
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 222.6713, compared to 257.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.3708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.6713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 38.8108 NGN (High: 269.3604 / Low: 230.5496). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5289 NGN (High: 264.9367 / Low: 262.4078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±38.8108
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0075 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 261.1600) against the same month in 2016 (average: 233.6010), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5590 (+11.80%).

2017 Avg (August) 261.1600
2016 Avg (August) 233.6010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.9957 211.9970 218.8466
February 224.0447 213.8478 221.1826
March 223.8858 214.3195 220.1752
April 224.6651 215.4898 221.9245
May 232.6797 222.7491 225.8077
June 250.5972 224.5414 228.0913
July 253.2981 220.9578 228.8193
August 269.3604 230.5496 261.1600
September 266.4551 259.3998 263.2232
October 263.8115 259.8540 262.3609
November 265.4609 259.5249 263.1341
December 264.9367 262.4078 263.5555