YEARLY HIGH
0.7396 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6914 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7182 USD

2017 LYD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.7396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6990 to the December average rate of 0.7326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7396 was down 2.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7620, 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 3,698 USD
2016 Average 3,621 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,457 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.27 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7373
0.6955
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 0.7059, compared to 0.7305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0211 USD (High: 0.7354 / Low: 0.7143). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 USD (High: 0.7347 / Low: 0.7257).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.7338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+1.26%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.7338
2016 Avg (September) 0.7247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7044 0.6914 0.6990
February 0.7076 0.6960 0.7016
March 0.7069 0.6969 0.7015
April 0.7113 0.7002 0.7045
May 0.7178 0.7062 0.7123
June 0.7213 0.7112 0.7166
July 0.7354 0.7143 0.7227
August 0.7374 0.7250 0.7315
September 0.7396 0.7250 0.7338
October 0.7347 0.7257 0.7303
November 0.7374 0.7246 0.7319
December 0.7360 0.7268 0.7326