YEARLY HIGH
2.8623 QAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5176 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6413 QAR

2017 LYD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.8623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3448 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5450 to the December average rate of 2.6873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8623 was up 3.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7739, 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 14,312 QAR
2016 Average 13,187 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,588 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,723.89 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.8104
2.5209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to QAR 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 2.5745, compared to 2.7081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2046 QAR (High: 2.8623 / Low: 2.6577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0361 QAR (High: 2.5739 / Low: 2.5378).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0989 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.7862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2067 (+8.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.7862
2016 Avg (November) 2.5795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5650 2.5176 2.5450
February 2.5763 2.5345 2.5547
March 2.5739 2.5378 2.5545
April 2.5901 2.5488 2.5651
May 2.6138 2.5718 2.5934
June 2.7126 2.6053 2.6346
July 2.6916 2.6007 2.6502
August 2.7210 2.6495 2.6766
September 2.7457 2.6781 2.7170
October 2.7858 2.6499 2.7315
November 2.8623 2.6577 2.7862
December 2.7197 2.6455 2.6873