YEARLY HIGH
4.6578 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.3481 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4640 SDG

2016 LYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 4.6578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 4.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3098 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4155 to the December average rate of 4.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6578 was down 6.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9920, 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 23,289 SDG
2015 Average 22,140 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 21,740 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,548.89 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5967
4.3734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SDG 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 4.4673, compared to 4.4608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.2551 SDG (High: 4.6031 / Low: 4.3481). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 SDG (High: 4.4262 / Low: 4.3786).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2551
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 4.5781) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1509 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (November) 4.5781
2015 Avg (November) 4.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4827 4.3635 4.4155
February 4.4784 4.3627 4.4349
March 4.4834 4.3696 4.4286
April 4.5645 4.4655 4.5182
May 4.6411 4.4259 4.5386
June 4.5739 4.4066 4.4680
July 4.4383 4.3621 4.3920
August 4.4262 4.3786 4.4038
September 4.4384 4.3895 4.4116
October 4.6031 4.3481 4.4452
November 4.6578 4.5349 4.5781
December 4.5747 4.5033 4.5338