YEARLY HIGH
16692.3956 STD
YEARLY LOW
15444.9519 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16034.0176 STD

2016 LYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 16692.3956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 15444.9519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1247.4437 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16267.7259 to the December average rate of 16251.7046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16692.3956 was down 6.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 17827.8713, 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 83,461,978 STD
2015 Average 81,264,856 STD
Yearly Trough Low 77,224,759 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,237,218.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16310.6234
15795.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to STD 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 16080.1458, compared to 15987.8894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.2564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16080.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15987.8894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1062.0257 STD (High: 16692.3956 / Low: 15630.3698). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 138.9636 STD (High: 15914.8242 / Low: 15775.8606).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1062.0257
September Spread (Stable) ±138.9636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 169.9498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -169.9498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 16129.5513) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16043.0362), the exchange rate shifted by +86.5152 (+0.54%).

2016 Avg (May) 16129.5513
2015 Avg (May) 16043.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16612.6774 16101.7304 16267.7259
February 16252.5085 15831.7558 16097.7761
March 16361.0681 15764.0863 16012.3961
April 16203.6816 15704.1275 15981.3466
May 16692.3956 15630.3698 16129.5513
June 16491.2314 15444.9519 15992.0785
July 16123.1126 15884.0684 15981.8880
August 16012.4982 15677.3330 15838.7513
September 15914.8242 15775.8606 15841.3772
October 16079.9730 15679.7230 15934.7277
November 16302.9537 15757.2664 16078.8875
December 16384.8866 16071.4245 16251.7046