2017 LYD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 436.3777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 399.0631.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3147 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.8750 to the December average rate of 424.8774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 436.3777 was down 6.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 465.6619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LYD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 408.5309, compared to 423.2226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6917 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 17.4918 SOS (High: 436.3777 / Low: 418.8859). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0348 SOS (High: 410.4456 / Low: 406.4108).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1314 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 423.9896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 406.8279), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1617 (+4.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 407.1714 | 399.0631 | 403.8750 |
| February | 411.8159 | 403.2031 | 406.2063 |
| March | 411.2250 | 401.6644 | 405.5188 |
| April | 410.4456 | 406.4108 | 408.3557 |
| May | 422.7832 | 408.8221 | 412.2065 |
| June | 421.5054 | 411.9294 | 415.0230 |
| July | 425.5935 | 412.0278 | 417.6699 |
| August | 430.0856 | 418.5938 | 423.2359 |
| September | 434.9000 | 422.6316 | 426.3470 |
| October | 428.5821 | 419.9929 | 423.2156 |
| November | 436.3777 | 418.8859 | 423.9896 |
| December | 433.3701 | 421.7836 | 424.8774 |