YEARLY HIGH
1.0518 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9672 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0000 SGD

2016 LYD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.9672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0334 to the December average rate of 1.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0518 was down 5.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1158, 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 5,259 SGD
2015 Average 5,062 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,836 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.84 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0392
0.9689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SGD 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 1.0113, compared to 0.9888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0615 SGD (High: 1.0518 / Low: 0.9903). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 SGD (High: 1.0081 / Low: 0.9947).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0211) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0456 (+4.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0211
2015 Avg (May) 0.9755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0493 1.0207 1.0334
February 1.0313 1.0066 1.0215
March 1.0201 0.9849 0.9967
April 1.0095 0.9879 1.0005
May 1.0518 0.9903 1.0211
June 1.0333 0.9779 0.9943
July 0.9864 0.9676 0.9747
August 0.9877 0.9672 0.9767
September 0.9947 0.9743 0.9853
October 1.0017 0.9881 0.9931
November 1.0097 0.9876 0.9999
December 1.0081 0.9947 1.0030