YEARLY HIGH
59.2570 RUB
YEARLY LOW
41.9480 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.5539 RUB

2016 LYD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 59.2570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 41.9480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3090 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.2540 to the December average rate of 43.3194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 59.2570 was up 8.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 54.3702, 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 296,285 RUB
2015 Average 225,572 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 209,740 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,544.82 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

57.4215
42.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to RUB 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 51.3989, compared to 45.7089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.3989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.5950 RUB (High: 59.2570 / Low: 52.6620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4038 RUB (High: 45.7672 / Low: 44.3634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5950
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3733 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 55.2540) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.6892), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5647 (+6.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 55.2540
2015 Avg (January) 51.6892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.2570 52.6620 55.2540
February 58.2306 54.0839 56.1395
March 53.6827 49.1481 50.7662
April 50.7464 48.2906 49.3287
May 50.5572 47.9727 49.1217
June 50.2210 46.3513 47.7832
July 48.2501 45.2088 46.4811
August 48.2149 46.1968 47.0027
September 47.6087 45.6133 46.7409
October 45.7672 44.3634 44.9694
November 46.9426 44.7395 45.7400
December 45.0761 41.9480 43.3194