YEARLY HIGH
6.0032 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.3752 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7322 SBD

2016 LYD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 6.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 5.3752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6280 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8773 to the December average rate of 5.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.0032 was down 6.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3910, 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 30,016 SBD
2015 Average 28,939 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 26,876 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,139.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.9471
5.4698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SBD 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 5.8324, compared to 5.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2681 SBD (High: 5.9424 / Low: 5.6743). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 SBD (High: 5.7066 / Low: 5.6214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2681
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0852

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 0.1159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.8773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2673 (-4.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.8773
2015 Avg (January) 6.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0032 5.8126 5.8773
February 5.9769 5.8171 5.9073
March 5.8912 5.7076 5.7914
April 5.9425 5.7849 5.8751
May 5.9424 5.6743 5.8112
June 5.8559 5.6544 5.7318
July 5.7958 5.6490 5.6991
August 5.7066 5.6214 5.6690
September 5.7461 5.6409 5.6806
October 5.6842 5.5958 5.6310
November 5.6527 5.5453 5.6026
December 5.6228 5.3752 5.5096