YEARLY HIGH
44.3120 RUB
YEARLY LOW
39.4022 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.8769 RUB

2017 LYD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 44.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 39.4022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9098 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8485 to the December average rate of 42.9037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.3120 was down 25.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.2570, 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 221,560 RUB
2016 Average 242,625 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 197,011 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,548.78 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.8148
39.4847
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 40.9156, compared to 42.8382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.9156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.6672 RUB (High: 43.0299 / Low: 40.3627). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9353 RUB (High: 42.7026 / Low: 41.7673).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6672
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 43.4540) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.0027), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5488 (-7.55%).

2017 Avg (August) 43.4540
2016 Avg (August) 47.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4605 41.2083 41.8485
February 42.0551 39.7872 40.9956
March 41.4033 39.4932 40.5780
April 40.5677 39.4022 39.8455
May 41.5165 39.9952 40.6784
June 43.0299 40.3627 41.5474
July 43.9525 42.1242 43.0660
August 44.3120 42.7260 43.4540
September 42.8395 41.7234 42.2983
October 42.7026 41.7673 42.1654
November 44.0914 42.5125 43.1416
December 43.3677 42.2630 42.9037