YEARLY HIGH
5.5013 SRD
YEARLY LOW
5.1296 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3771 SRD

2017 LYD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 5.5013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3717 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2195 to the December average rate of 5.4611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5013 was down 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6170, 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 27,507 SRD
2016 Average 22,194 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 25,648 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,858.52 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4853
5.1953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SRD 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 5.3120, compared to 5.4422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1603 SRD (High: 5.2899 / Low: 5.1296). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 SRD (High: 5.4893 / Low: 5.4204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1603
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

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 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.4583) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+0.44%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.4583
2016 Avg (September) 5.4344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2899 5.1296 5.2195
February 5.3271 5.2495 5.2877
March 5.3368 5.2574 5.2932
April 5.3683 5.2798 5.3161
May 5.4032 5.3267 5.3686
June 5.4236 5.3464 5.3868
July 5.4848 5.3482 5.4030
August 5.4847 5.3926 5.4415
September 5.5013 5.3927 5.4583
October 5.4721 5.3976 5.4377
November 5.4921 5.3971 5.4515
December 5.4893 5.4204 5.4611