YEARLY HIGH
1.6938 TOP
YEARLY LOW
1.5651 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6267 TOP

2017 LYD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.6938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.5651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1287 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6087 to the December average rate of 1.6760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6938 was down 1.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7272, 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 8,469 TOP
2016 Average 8,155 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,825 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 643.56 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6851
1.5763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to TOP 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 1.6160, compared to 1.6374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0563 TOP (High: 1.6214 / Low: 1.5651). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 TOP (High: 1.6192 / Low: 1.5951).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0563
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.6760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0857 (+5.39%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.6760
2016 Avg (December) 1.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6192 1.5951 1.6087
February 1.6214 1.5651 1.5853
March 1.6242 1.5728 1.6041
April 1.6346 1.6058 1.6179
May 1.6672 1.6344 1.6497
June 1.6529 1.6051 1.6302
July 1.6447 1.6038 1.6162
August 1.6452 1.5904 1.6121
September 1.6415 1.6010 1.6237
October 1.6586 1.6135 1.6346
November 1.6891 1.6337 1.6620
December 1.6938 1.6635 1.6760