YEARLY HIGH
16350.0243 STD
YEARLY LOW
14938.0777 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15595.9423 STD

2017 LYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 16350.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 14938.0777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1411.9466 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16129.5659 to the December average rate of 15153.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16350.0243 was down 2.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 16692.3956, 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 81,750,121 STD
2016 Average 80,171,657 STD
Yearly Trough Low 74,690,388 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,059,733.04 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16259.4885
14985.8422
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 15988.1529, compared to 15203.7317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 784.4212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15988.1529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15203.7317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 441.8031 STD (High: 16063.5141 / Low: 15621.7110). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 186.5562 STD (High: 15241.5550 / Low: 15054.9989).

May Spread (Volatile) ±441.8031
December Spread (Stable) ±186.5562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 316.5964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -316.5964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16129.5659) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16267.7259), the exchange rate shifted by -138.1600 (-0.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 16129.5659
2016 Avg (January) 16267.7259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16350.0243 16022.9929 16129.5659
February 16313.1926 15961.3482 16153.3513
March 16296.1148 15906.1957 16077.0743
April 16243.0665 15865.4763 16121.0087
May 16063.5141 15621.7110 15804.4123
June 15750.0349 15362.9782 15643.5048
July 15534.3939 15185.6091 15364.0784
August 15298.2400 14982.9205 15175.1344
September 15254.8282 14938.0777 15091.9794
October 15327.5844 15100.7349 15212.3808
November 15327.7892 15057.6705 15225.5156
December 15241.5550 15054.9989 15153.3014