YEARLY HIGH
0.7620 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6914 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7243 USD

2016 LYD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.7620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7218 to the December average rate of 0.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7620 was down 8.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8359, 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 3,810 USD
2015 Average 3,683 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,457 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.06 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7499
0.6935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to USD 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 0.7327, compared to 0.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0345 USD (High: 0.7620 / Low: 0.7275). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 USD (High: 0.7275 / Low: 0.7212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.7452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+1.90%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.7452
2015 Avg (May) 0.7313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7335 0.7145 0.7218
February 0.7350 0.7154 0.7271
March 0.7351 0.7170 0.7266
April 0.7481 0.7317 0.7408
May 0.7620 0.7275 0.7452
June 0.7507 0.7249 0.7344
July 0.7306 0.7167 0.7223
August 0.7288 0.7206 0.7245
September 0.7275 0.7212 0.7247
October 0.7277 0.7125 0.7181
November 0.7182 0.6995 0.7084
December 0.7054 0.6914 0.6982