YEARLY HIGH
5.1568 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.4585 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7651 SDG

2017 LYD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.1568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 4.4585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6983 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4977 to the December average rate of 4.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1568 was up 10.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6578, 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 25,784 SDG
2016 Average 22,319 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 22,293 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,491.43 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9733
4.4545
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 4.6470, compared to 4.8833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2941 SDG (High: 5.1568 / Low: 4.8627). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 SDG (High: 4.9003 / Low: 4.8606).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2941
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.9301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3963 (+8.74%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.9301
2016 Avg (December) 4.5338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5244 4.4585 4.4977
February 4.7150 4.4902 4.5230
March 4.7244 4.4705 4.6137
April 4.7357 4.6820 4.7092
May 4.7940 4.7249 4.7554
June 4.8202 4.7471 4.7829
July 4.9115 4.7656 4.8202
August 4.9003 4.8606 4.8795
September 4.9370 4.8395 4.9046
October 4.9057 4.8434 4.8785
November 4.9258 4.8378 4.8869
December 5.1568 4.8627 4.9301